Social Work Blog
APRIL 22, 2022
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.
Social Work Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
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 association offers resources to help social workers engage with clients, colleagues, family, and friends about COVID-19 vaccination.
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Social Work Blog
JANUARY 28, 2022
This post updates information provided in a Social Work Blog post of December 17, 2021. 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. November 12 Guidance.
Community Care
MARCH 29, 2023
As of March 2022, pay for registered nurses in care homes averaged £34,800, which was within the range of band 6 for senior or specialist nurses working in the NHS, which was £32,306 to £39,027 at the time, according to Skills for Care data. for NHS nurses and health visitors. Skills for Care figures show that 44.9%
Social Work Blog
APRIL 28, 2022
COVID-19 has disproportionally affected people living in poverty; new immigrants; and those living in healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes), shelters, detention centers, and prisons. The pandemic has also significantly impacted social workers who face hidden mental health consequences.
Famcare
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Many are surprised to learn that the Hospice Medicare Benefit, a primary payer of hospice services, allows for hospice care in assisted living facilities (ALFs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), the latter of which are commonly referred to as nursing homes.
Community Care
MARCH 12, 2024
The last of those checks is carried out by a best interests assessor, who is typically a social worker and generally co-ordinates the assessment process. I struggle to see why you have to jump through all of these hoops for someone in a nursing home, when they’re happy there and don’t want to leave,” said another.
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