‘Behind the 8-ball:’ Many Southern California nursing homes hit hard by coronavirus had prior issues
Many factors can contribute to how severely the virus strikes a home, including its location and size. But having enough staff is vital, especially during a pandemic, experts say. New research backs that up.
The trend raises new concerns that regulators aren’t policing the industry enough during a crisis.
How do you find COVID-related racial disparities at nursing homes? Start with these tips.
Innovative programs spring up to help vulnerable adults stay connected.
Except for end-of-life situations, visitors largely haven’t stepped foot in facilities in months, leading to calls for access and balance. Outdoor visits are allowed but many operators do not permit them.
The virus has exposed what advocates for better treatment and families of loved ones in nursing facilities have known for years.
Charlie Ornstein of ProPublica and Reuters' Chris Kirkham talk strategy.
Local leaders have described the deadly toll within skilled nursing facilities as a “pandemic within a pandemic.”
Management stockpiled protective equipment. They informed residents that they would be sheltering in place. They acted ahead of the recommendations. Still, six of the residents died.
I called a doezen nursing facilities in three states over the past week to ask about COVID-19 cases. Here's what I learned.
