CORONAVIRUS BRIEFING Today is Cinco de Mayo. Also called Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. It’s a holiday celebrated in Mexico in honor of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III, and in parts of the U.S. as a broader appreciation of Mexican culture. This year, the streets won’t be … [Read more]
McKnight’s Online Forum: COVID-19 Update II Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Begins at 10:30a.m. ET Many operators continue to be challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the McKnight’s brands continue to be here to help. We invite you to join us May 13 for COVID-19 Update II, our second McKnight’s Online Forum on the topic. This … [Read more]
Nursing Homes Request Testing for all, 120K per facility and increase access to PPE and other COVID-19 Updates Nursing homes to feds: Expand COVID-19 testing to all, pay $120K per facility, increase PPE shipments PREMIUM SPONSORS5/28 Webinar: When Staffing Takes a 180, Assess Don’t Guess Join Steve Byrum, expert behind the Judgment Index™, to hear … [Read more]
Members of Congress give assisted living CEOs until Friday to detail their COVID-19 cases, strategies PREMIUM SPONSORS Join McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News on May 13 for COVID-19 Update II, our second McKnight’s Online Forum on the topic. This free event will feature three consecutive CE-approved webinars. Learn more here ALSO IN THE NEWS Senior living industry bracing for … [Read more]
Blood clotting emerges as a new COVID-19 risk It’s well established that COVID-19 fuels severe respiratory problems. In addition, those with severe infections also risk abnormal blood clotting, according to Irish clinicians. Many seniors appear to be taking potentially inappropriate meds after being hospitalized Hospitalizations cause up to 60% of older patients to take medicines … [Read more]