Stories you may have missed last week
THE WEEK IN REVIEW – JULY 10, 2020
Measles vaccine could protect workers from worst of COVID-19, argue scientists
Employee spread — not controversial admission policy — was driver behind COVID-19 deaths, report finds
Feds should probe states’ ‘concerning’ nursing home policies during pandemic
Nursing home lessons from COVID-19: From family webinars to Zoom staff meetings
Providers hopeful about next Senate virus relief bill
FAST FORWARD
Tech successes for coping with COVID-19
Publish Date July 10, 2020
Ongoing pandemic conditions have stressed long-term care providers in numerous ways, but they also have revealed many creative approaches for dealing with once-in-a-century challenges.
THE BRIGHTER SIDE
‘Heartwarming’ Father’s Day parade connects residents and family members
It’s been nearly four months since nursing homes across the country closed their doors to visitors in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Residents at a Virginia skilled nursing facility got an opportunity to connect with their families and friends in person in celebration of Father’s Day.