NIH releases COVID-19 treatment guidelines, warns against drug combo The comprehensive guidelines are posted in a “living document” that will be updated as new information and evidence emerges, the agency announced Tuesday.   Activity options can help lower depression risks during lockdown, researchers find People naturally regulate their own mood by choosing activities that … [Read more]

Improve resident health and staff safety by enabling hands-free communication You value the health and safety of your residents and staff. And we value it too. Long term care and assisted living staff have always needed to communicate effectively to support quality care. Now, with the need for social distancing and the use of personal … [Read more]

TIME: TUESDAY, APRIL 23RD STARTING AT 10:30AM E.T. For many operators, the COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented challenge. The McKnight’s Online Forum is here to help. We invite you to join us April 23 for our first forum, a COVID-19 Update. Hear from some of the industry’s top minds as they discuss operational strategies for … [Read more]

PPE Effectiveness While Fighting COVID-19 Lawsuits are already being filed, please make sure you are documenting everything you are doing, PPE in use while assisting someone, PPE on resident during care, Hand washing before and after care, etc. Tedious- YES, protective YES!!! A course that could save lives of frontline workers PPE is the key … [Read more]

McKnight’s Online Forum: COVID-19 Update Tuesday, April 23, 2020 For many operators, the COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented challenge. The McKnight’s Online Forum is here to help. We invite you to join us April 23 for our first forum, a COVID-19 Update. Hear from some of the industry’s top minds as they discuss operational strategies … [Read more]