Successfully taking the reins of a nursing home chain during the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but Kevin Morris sees only opportunity ahead — both for his company, BaneCare Management, and the industry as a whole. It’s just up to the leaders within the industry to chart a better and safer path.
In three major U.S. metropolitan areas, the intensity of COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes directly mirrored the rate of spread among the general population — to the point where the number of nursing home deaths in the city with the fewest total cases was not significantly higher than the same period in 2019.
The use of face masks is common in China. But when Chinese immigrants wear them in the U.S., it often conflicts with guidance from officials, who warn that they offer minimal protection and could lull wearers into a false sense of security.
The discussion about including acetaminophen to the California Prop 65 warning has once again raised questions about the value of Proposition 65 warnings to consumers.
A new piece of legislation before Congress would expand nursing homes’ ability to perform detailed background checks on potential employees, according to its sponsor.
