Society members helped us score another legislative victory. In March, the Senate voted 90-2 to pass an agreement reached by Leaders Schumer and McConnell to extend the 2 percent Medicare sequester moratorium that expired on April 1. The bipartisan...
There is a toy for kids that is an inflatable punching bag with a weighted bottom — when the bag is knocked down it bounces right back up. Many post-acute and long-term care leaders and team members have felt that way during the pandemic. They’ve...
The stories of heroics in post-acute and long-term care during the pandemic have been numerous, powerful, and varied. Some are poignant, and some are funny. But the “why” is simple. Lauren Ackerman, director of life enrichment at Azria Health in...
I was recently told a story that demonstrates so well the compassion, selfless service, and generosity of heart shown by nursing home providers and care staff in their everyday work.
The impact of COVID-19 on long-term care (LTC) staff and residents has been widely documented. In many countries with available data, the percentage of deaths among nursing home residents ranged from 34% to 80% of COVID-19–related mortality.1,2...
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released revised guidance on nursing home visitation and long-term care facility testing requirements. For communal activities and dining, the new guidance states that “residents who...
