Patients at these CT nursing homes remain COVID-free. Here’s how they’ve done it.
Early lockdowns, quarantining and mask mandates have been some of the safety precautions officials say have helped to keep all of the patients at four…
Kentucky Man with Guns, Bombs and Body Armor Arrested at Lexington Hospital
A Kentucky man was arrested Thursday at University of Kentucky’s Albert B. Chandler Hospital after police said he brought guns, body armor and suspected bombs…
Oregon Could Have Prevented Some Coronavirus Deaths in Senior Care, Auditors Say
State health officials’ failure to adequately prepare for the pandemic likely contributed to some senior care home coronavirus deaths early in the pandemic, state auditors said in…
Automated Alarm Was Offline in Nursing Home Destroyed by Deadly Blaze, Sources Say
Multiple sources with firsthand knowledge of the investigation told News 4 that the automated alarm system was not connected to the county’s central dispatch when…
Residents at KY Nursing Home Evacuated Due to Electrical Issues
Residents at a Kentucky nursing home had to be evacuated Saturday night, March 20, after multiple electrical issues were discovered in the building.
Lockdowns Led to Spikes in Depression, Weight Loss, Cognitive Decline in Nursing Home Residents
Families of nursing home residents have spent the past year appealing to policymakers that COVID-19 lockdowns were having a significantly negative effect on their loved…
FL assisted living facility experiencing staffing crisis asks Gov. DeSantis for help
A Florida assisted living facility has been forced to make drastic changes due to a staffing shortage, and now they’re asking Gov. Ron DeSantis for…
One resident dead, others rescued after massive fire at NY assisted living facility
Fire burned through a Spring Valley assisted living facility, killing one resident and prompting dozens of middle-of-the-night rescues.
Covid-19 In Nursing Homes: Several GAO Recommendations Have Not Been Implemented
We testified on findings from our CARES Act reports related to the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on nursing home residents. We discussed challenges that have persisted…
IL launches plan with some pharmacies to provide COVID vaccinations as nursing homes raise concerns over ongoing need
Nursing home residents may again face a dangerous delay in getting the COVID-19 vaccine, officials fear, due to inadequate plans to provide ongoing vaccinations.