Wearing PPE is only effective if worn, donned, and doffed correctly. I want to share a few quick notes on PPE so that we can keep our healthcare workers and residents as safe and healthy as possible. To demonstrate how …
My work has brought me back to the great state of Michigan for my fourth visit in six months. This time, I am leaving not with the heavy heart I usually leave with because of how badly the nursing homes …
Today, I experienced another aspect to the constant barrage of challenges nursing homes face. It was an obstacle I have not encountered before now. Typically, I butt heads with the state regulatory department, but today’s discord was with a facility’s …
Walking the Line Between Resident Health and Staff Limitations Read More →
Hand Hygiene seems so simple. You wash your hands for 20 seconds, you sing “Happy Birthday” twice. (Or for you Star Wars fans, check out Doc Vader’s suggestion) But do you know what CMS surveyors are actually looking for when …
As we have attempted to keep COVID-19 out of our long-term care facilities, we have had to take some drastic measures. The following is a proven process for reopening your facility to visitors because it is imperative that visitation does …
With the vast amounts of guidance provided by local, state, and federal government, preventing and mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in our long-term care facilities can be tricky. I want to say that the extra effort you and your staff …
Fundamentals of Screening: Simple Tips for Big Impact in Stopping the Spread of COVID-19 Read More →
The article Apple PPE donation helps Zambia in the fight against COVID-19 and HIV showcases how big funding can help improve health conditions in underserved communities. Around 12.3% of individuals living in Zambia have HIV and require lifelong use of …
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While it is critical that every nursing home and assisted living facility community receive the necessary PPE to fight off this virus and other co-infections, I realize that too often this is just not the reality of the situation. We …
WE ARE ALL SHORT ON PPE: WHEN AND HOW TO SAFELY REUSE Read More →
From February to August this year, CMS issued 18 sets of guidelines for long-term care facilities (LTCFs) to help combat the global COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Everywhere I go, I hear the same message. LTCFs struggling to keep up with the …
State Surveys During Covid-19: What You Need to Know Read More →
CMS Nursing Home Surveys During a Pandemic: An Open Letter Asking for Support Rather Than Fines While the government has stated its commitment to safeguarding nursing home residents from the ongoing threat of Covid-19, they also have taken aggressive …