Influenza Prevention- PLEASE DO NOT OVERLOOK VACCINATIONS against flu because of involvement with COVID-19 AHCA/NCAL NEWS Expert Highlights Areas Of Focus For Influenza Prevention, Control In a piece for Provider Magazine (9/1, 151K), Denise Winzeler, RN-BSN, LNHA, DNS-CT, QCP, curriculum development specialist for the American Association of Directors of Nursing Services (AADNS), wrote, “Unfortunately, in addition to … [Read more]

AHCA/NCAL NEWS Private-Pay Assisted Living Providers Have Until September 13 To Begin Application For CARES Act Funding Provider Magazine (9/2, Connole, 151K) reports, “In a late Sept. 1 development, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that private-pay assisted living/memory care providers will be eligible to apply for CARES Act Provider Relief Funds … [Read more]

Holiday Message In observance of the U.S. federal Labor Day holiday, we will not publish on Monday, September 7, 2020. Service will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. We wish our readers a safe and happy holiday. AHCA/NCAL NEWS Parkinson Renews Call For Prioritizing COVID-19 Vaccine For LTC Residents, Staff Provider Magazine (9/3, Connole, 151K) … [Read more]

Expert Lists Three Steps To Observe, Measure Hand Hygiene Compliance, COVID, Webinar Invitation and industry updates AHCA/NCAL NEWS Expert Lists Three Steps To Observe, Measure Hand Hygiene Compliance In a piece for Provider Magazine (8/1, 151K), curriculum development specialist for the American Association of Directors of Nursing Services Alexis Roam, RN-BC, wrote, “During a recent call with … [Read more]

PPE In Short Supply For Nursing Homes In Many States, Pres. Trump PERMANENTLY expands and keeps telehealth post COVID and other Covid updates AHCA/NCAL NEWS PPE In Short Supply For Nursing Homes In Many States, Report Indicates Provider Magazine (8/4, Mendoza, 151K) reports, “Nursing homes in several states continue to have less than a one-week’s supply … [Read more]