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Update: Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

Following its November 12 release of guidance for nursing home visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS released three versions of frequently asked questions (FAQs) clarifying the guidance. The early January FAQs also discouraged large gatherings (within nursing homes) in which physical distancing cannot be maintained.

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Update: CMS Guidance for Nursing Home Visitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

Following its November 12 release of guidance for nursing home visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS subsequently released two versions of frequently asked questions (FAQs) clarifying the guidance. The FAQs also discourage large gatherings (within nursing homes) in which physical distancing cannot be maintained.

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CQC delivers initial verdict on council adults’ services under new assurance system

Community Care

There were shortages of nursing home beds for those with complex needs, and increased demand for home care, amid workforce shortages. Councils were responding to these pressures by planning investment in early intervention, prevention and reablement, as well as extra care and supported housing provision.

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Understanding Animal Assisted Therapy: How it Conforms to Social Work Practice

University of Connecticut

demonstrate the ability to match differing therapeutic animal roles and interventions to address the different types of human-health and wellness related needs in different settings (schools, nursing homes, hospitals).

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Understanding Animal Assisted Therapy: How it Conforms to Social Work Practice

University of Connecticut

demonstrate the ability to match differing therapeutic animal roles and interventions to address different types of human-health and wellness related needs in various settings (schools, nursing homes, hospitals).

LMSW 40
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Understanding Animal Assisted Therapy: How it Conforms to Social Work Practice

University of Connecticut

demonstrate the ability to match differing therapeutic animal roles and interventions to address the different types of human-health and wellness related needs in different settings (schools, nursing homes, hospitals).

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News Items – April 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Bill Lamb is a member: For-profit vs. nonprofit: Do some NC nursing homes cut corners on staffing and quality? Studies have found a similar pattern nationally, with nonprofit homes generally providing a higher quality of care than for-profits. The Charlotte Observer. The Things.