Molnupiravir for nonsevere COVID-19 added to living guideline
Mar 04, 2022
Molnupiravir is recommended only for those at highest risk for hospitalization, given its potential long-term harms.
Stable use of antipsychotics in assisted living during pandemic ‘reassuring’: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 04, 2022
Researchers comparing recent prescribing trends of psychotropic and pain medications in assisted living communities and nursing homes said they were reassured by relatively stable patterns despite pandemic...
White House unveils new COVID-19 response strategy
Mar 03, 2022
A program to boost research into “long COVID” also has been announced.
Subsequent vaccination cuts risk for COVID-19 reinfection
Mar 03, 2022
Vaccine effectiveness was estimated at 82% for those aged 16 to 64 years and at 60% for those aged 65 years or older.
How COVID-19 has upped the safety ante for senior-related service providers
By
Bob Burg
Mar 03, 2022
In the spring of 2020, we were able to immediately rely on strong relationships across our business to change the way we operate. Our efforts were and continue to be focused in three key areas.
Address continuing COVID challenges by supporting workforce, public health expert urges
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 03, 2022
COVID-19 immunity isn’t going to last, and everyone needs to mentally prepare for another potential surge come next fall, a public health expert warned Wednesday.
Associations join forces in call for Provider Relief Fund changes
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 03, 2022
Long-term care industry advocates joined forces Tuesday in support of a bill delaying paperwork requirements and expanding the uses for Provider Relief Fund dollars. They also urged leaders in Congress...
CDC estimates U.S. COVID-19 infections now close to 140 million
Mar 02, 2022
The new findings are from the CDC national antibody seroprevalence survey of antibodies to the coronavirus triggered by infection, not by vaccination.
Biden unveils new ‘Test to Treat’ plan as key part of new COVID-19 strategy
Mar 02, 2022
The new testing initiative would provide Americans with new antiviral medications as soon as they learn they are infected.
Biden extends FEMA COVID-19 aid to states
Mar 02, 2022
The funding supports FEMA-backed efforts such as vaccination clinics and mass testing sites.