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SNFs Approach Mandated Vaccination Rates
Recent data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) indicates skilled nursing facilities are steadily approaching required vaccinated rates for employees as mandated...
The Importance of Therapy after a Brain Injury
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injuries can be very complex, and no two brain injuries are exactly the same. According to the Brain Injury...
CMS Makes SNF Booster Data Available Online
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has started posting COVID-19 booster information online for nursing homes. McKnight’s reports the goal of this policy...
Lawmakers Push for Extension of Telehealth Services
The “Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act” was introduced by two lawmakers in early February. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Todd Young (R-IN) are hoping this...
Man Hugs After 8 Years Thanks to OTA Students
After suffering from a stroke eight years ago, Kevin Eubanks was left with weakness in his left arm which inhibited his ability to hug among...
Rehab Therapists Applaud Results from PDPM Outcomes
A recent study measured the impact of the new Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) that was introduced in October 2019. McKnight’s reports researchers discovered nursing home...
New Study Concludes Protection Against Death for Vaccinated At-Risk Seniors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a study to assess the risk of death caused by COVID-19 for those who are at...
Booster Uptake Among Residents at 67% in Nursing Homes while Staff Lag Behind at 27%
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently held a stakeholder call to discuss recent developments...
Work Restrictions Relaxed for Boosted Nursing Home Staff
New federal health guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is relaxing work restrictions for some skilled nursing staff. McKnight’s reports, staff...
Booster Shots Protect SNF Residents 10 Times Better
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate good news for nursing home residents who have received the COVID-19 booster...
