Weekly Updates & Resources from CHUG
COVID-19 DEATHS IN NURSING HOMES DECLINE, BUT PPE AND STAFF SHORTAGES PROVE TROUBLESOME
According to AARP, while it is good news that nursing home deaths are on the decrease, it is concerning that PPE and staff shortages still plague the industry.
In fact, “while shortages of staff and PPE decreased slightly from the previous monthly period, around 1 in 9 nursing homes still reported not having a week’s supply of PPE. More than 1 in 4 nursing homes reported a shortage of nurses or aides.”
While the outlook is hopeful, many facilities are still feeling the strain and understand the importance of infection control practices to better handle any future outbreaks that would arise.
CHUG UPDATES: March through May is tornado season for Chicago, which means planning is key in navigating the Spring weather. In case of a tornado, it’s important to first understand the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch.
OTHER UPDATES:
OSHA’s New COVID-19 Inspection, Whistleblower Program Targets ALFs, CCRCs and SNFs
What Older Adults Need to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines
New Guidelines Mean Nursing Home Residents Can Hug Their Families Again
Older Women Benefit Just as Much from Resistance Training as Older Men, Study Finds
CHUG: Unconventional Ways to Assess Risk in Healthcare Organizations