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Understanding COVID-19 in Nursing Homes and What Facilities Can Do
August 18, 2020
The current coronavirus infection, known as COVID-19, is a pandemic. This viral, respiratory infection is in at least 114 countries and has killed over 555,000 people according to the World Health Organization. The coronavirus has proven to be particularly deadly for elderly individuals, especially those in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. It can […]
Read moreNew COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Residents of Nursing Homes and Families
April 1, 2020
Source: The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care Consumer Voice has recently released a new publication: COVID-19, and Nursing Homes: What Residents and Families Need to Know. This consumer factsheet is designed to inform both residents and their families about steps the federal government has taken to reduce the spread of the virus, […]
Read morePotter Burnett Law Activity Book
March 24, 2020
Many changes have been taking place in response to COVID-19 in order to keep people both safe and healthy, including measures such as closing schools and social distancing. While spending time at home, you may be looking for new activities to occupy the time, especially with students out of school for at least the next […]
Read morePreparing for COVID-19: Long-term Care Facilities, Nursing Homes
March 19, 2020
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A new respiratory disease – coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – is spreading globally and there have been instances of COVID-19 community spread in the United States. The general strategies CDC recommends to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in LTCF are the same strategies these facilities use every day […]
Read moreCMS Issues Clear, Actionable Guidance to Providers about COVID-19 Virus
March 19, 2020
Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Information for the healthcare workforce in Hospice and Nursing Homes protects staff and vulnerable patients The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers in the wake of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. […]
Read moreNursing Home Abuse Statistics You Should Know
February 24, 2020
Source: Nursing Home Abuse Justice Nursing Home Abuse Statistics Overview As many as 5,000,000 elders are abused each year. It is thought that 1 in 10 elders over the age of 60 have been abused. One study reported that as many as 24.3% of residents experienced at least one instance of physical abuse while […]
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