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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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National Report Addresses Nursing Home Quality & Promotes Value of Social Work

Social Work Blog

On April 6, 2022, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) released a report entitled The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality: Honoring Our Commitment to Residents , Families, and Staff. Posted April 22, 2022. Study sponsors included the Commonwealth Fund and the John A Hartford Foundation.

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

Social Work Blog

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on nursing home residents, families, and staff. Recognizing the physical and emotional toll of these visitation restrictions, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently updated its guidance to nursing homes regarding visitation during COVID-19.

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Government boosts nursing home payments as vacancies continue to mount

Community Care

Providers welcomed the increase, which came as Skills for Care figures revealed that the vacancy rate for registered nurses working in adult social care had reached 18.5% , up 7.9 What is NHS-funded nursing care. percentage points on March 2021.

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Covid outbreak at Sydney nursing home leaves residents ‘petrified’

The Guardian

Son of infected resident describes situation as ‘unmitigated disaster’, with questions raised over booster shot timing Follow our Covid live blog for the latest updates NSW restrictions ; NSW vaccination rates by postcode Vaccine rollout and rates tracker ; Cases and data tracker Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing A south-west Sydney (..)

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Visiting Mum in her nursing home was a shock. I didn't expect it to become a joy | Mark Fletcher

The Guardian

As she inched towards the end of her life our conversation was the most authentic it had ever been I was shocked at what I didn’t know about nursing homes. A couple of falls and hospital stays meant it wasn’t safe for my mum, Lesley, to live alone any more.