CMS vaccine mandate blocked in 10 states by federal judge
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 30, 2021
The Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare workers has been at least temporarily halted in 10 states following an order issued by a federal judge Monday afternoon.
Providers see slight increase in COVID vaccine uptake among staff
By
Danielle Brown
May 05, 2021
Long-term care staffers are increasingly opening up to the COVID-19 vaccines, according to the latest insights from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
State has first plan to continue assisted living COVID vaccinations after federal program ends
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 11, 2021
Ohio long-term care providers looking to vaccinate residents and staff against COVID-19 after the three clinics offered through the federal program will be able to do so under a new initiative announced...
‘No time to be afraid’: Providers recall early months of pandemic, resilience of sector
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Danielle Brown
Oct 09, 2020
The resilience, work ethic and sacrifice made by providers and staff during the current public health crisis were honored by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living on...
Financial relief and liability protection not enough for LTC industry: Gleckman
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Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2020
Financial relief from the government and liability protections from coronavirus-related lawsuits won’t be enough to fix long-standing flaws in the long-term services and supports system, a leading expert...
COVID-19 legal advice: ‘Document your efforts’
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Danielle Brown
Apr 17, 2020
A legal expert is urging providers to document everything related to their response to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s a move that could help skilled nursing and senior living organizations defend themselves...