CMS issued finalized guidelines for states on how to safely reopen nursing homes May 18.
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Ten nursing homes operated by Life Care Centers of America failed to follow proper infection control protocols amid the pandemic, according to CMS inspection reports obtained by The Washington Post.
Nursing homes with high Medicare ratings and positive online reviews may have lower readmission rates, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
The attorney general of Pennsylvania has opened a criminal investigation into several nursing homes in the state.
CMS found a litany of patient care and infection control issues at a New Jersey nursing home, where 17 bodies were found piled in a small morgue in April, and imposed a $220,000 fine, according to The New York Times.
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Health officials are fining a Maryland nursing home $10,000 a day for infection control deficiencies related to a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility, according to a notification letter obtained by The Washington Post.
Wisconsin will test all residents and staff for COVID-19 in the state's 373 nursing homes, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
CMS has created an independent commission to make recommendations for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes.
Most older Americans support legislative initiatives that would address lack of equipment for healthcare workers in nursing homes, virtual visitations and relief for caregivers, according to a new survey conducted by AARP.
Nursing homes in Maryland are required to conduct COVID-19 testing of all residents and staff, regardless of whether they are showing symptoms, per an order issued April 29 by Gov. Larry Hogan.