Argentum plans in-person conference for 2021
In a sign of a belief that things will start to return to normal later this year, Argentum has scheduled its in-person annual conference for September.
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Recovering from emotional, economic effects of pandemic will dominate senior living in 2021
Virus-related matters will dominate the actions of senior living owners and operators for the time being, industry leaders told McKnight’s Senior Living.
$3 billion addition to Provider Relief Fund ‘falls woefully short,’ provider groups say
A $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill is on its way to the president’s desk after being passed by both houses of Congress by late Monday. Trade associations representing senior living operators, however, say they are disappointed in its provisions.
Long-term care industry expresses disappointment as Congress passes stimulus bill
Both the House and Senate on Monday night approved a $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package that will provide direct payments and jobless aid to Americans as well as needed funding for small businesses and long-term care facilities to help with vaccine distribution.
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Appointments and other news at Goodwin House, Integral Senior Living, Journey Senior Living, Lument, NBH Bank, Sabra Health Care REIT, Veritas Senior Living and Waltonwood.
Argentum recognizes five senior living operators for innovative design
Argentum has cited five senior living organizations for notable achievements in design.
Coming soon: 30 million more COVID tests
The federal government is allocating an additional 30 million Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests to assisted living communities and other vulnerable groups through at least March.
Vaccination mandates generally okay: EEOC guidance
Employers can require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from employees — with some exceptions — according to new recommendations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Feds to allocate another $4.5 billion in relief payments
Operators facing “significant hardships” soon may get some relief, thanks to expanded Phase 3 payments. In all, another $4.5 billion has been added to the program. Assisted living operators are expected to receive $140 million of that total.
Operators cite ‘urgent’ need for COVID funding relief
With a tentative agreement and an expected vote on a COVID relief package expected this week, senior living industry leaders said the need for additional relief funding in senior living is “urgent.”
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