Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on infection prevention professionals explored
Jul 14, 2022
65 percent of respondents reported burnout; more negative mental health impacts were seen for frontline and practicing IPs.
$40 billion federal COVID-19 relief program includes funds for assisted living workforce development
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2022
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced the investment of more than $40 billion in American Rescue Plan funds in workforce development programs, led by state and local governments and organizations,...
More news for Thursday, July 14
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2022
COVID-19 public health emergency expected to be extended … Brookdale, Sonida CEOs: Embracing change is vital for senior living leaders … Spot occupancy spikes in June, Welltower reports … Social...
CDC report addresses impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial resistance
Jul 13, 2022
Increases in resistant infections from 2019 to 2020 were seen for carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter, antifungal-resistant Candida auris.
COVID-19 incidence not increased with corticosteroid injections
Jul 13, 2022
The incidence of COVID-19 was lower for adults receiving image-guided corticosteroid injections for pain management.
Spike RBD IgG antibodies persist after SARS-CoV-2 infection
Jul 13, 2022
Antibody levels were higher for children versus adults across all follow-up time points up to 10 months after infection.
Federal government seeks information on long COVID-related workplace challenges
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 13, 2022
To understand how long COVID is affecting workers and employers, the Department of Labor, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the surgeon general are seeking participants for a national...
Business briefs, July 13
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 13, 2022
Genesis workers identified in amended challenge to Maine’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate … State budget provides for increased staffing, accountability in SNFs … Older adults lack knowledge about Medicare...
Biden administration may back second booster shots for all adults
Jul 12, 2022
Expanding eligibility requirements for a fourth dose of the vaccine would require regulatory approval.
New omicron subvariant spreading in India, United States
Jul 11, 2022
A new mutation — BA.2.75 — has been detected in 10 other countries, including Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom and Canada.