Last week’s article looked at the important role the Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) plays in advocating for Long-Term Care (LTC) residents during the pandemic. As we all know, with no warning in March 2020, visitors were no longer allowed in LTC communities as mandated by the federal government. The only exceptions initially made were for end-of-life visits. Then with the … [Read more...]
“Nurses Were My Guardian Angels” Lisa
I have the privilege of knowing Lisa Candito through my work. Lisa is the business manager for Springpoint at Home and since I write for their website, we interact over billing. I appreciate her warm and caring personality, her efficiency and her patience when I have a question. Last March, I was asked to send my invoices to another person and thought nothing of it. But … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccination Tips. What should I do if I lose my vaccination card?
Should I wait to get a mammogram? 243 million vaccine doses have been given in the U.S. with 103 million people fully vaccinated. As of the publication of this article, that translates to 31.5% of the population being fully vaccinated. We still have a long way to go to reach that 70-80% threshold for herd immunity. This translates into a significant portion of the United … [Read more...]
The Difficulty In Keeping Up With CDC Guidelines For COVID-19
How do we find a way to do better? The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, but nowhere more so than on Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Assisted Living (AL) and Rehabilitation Centers. I know wonderful people who work in these communities and this has been an incredibly difficult year for them and the families they serve. Linda Mundie is Director of Business … [Read more...]
First Vaccine – Check! Anxiously Awaiting Second Dose and Two-Week Quarantine Because I Can’t Wait To…
How would you answer this question? Mom and I have gotten our first COVID-19 vaccine and the relief I feel is palpable. We can not and will not let our guard down even after this process is complete, but the anxiety of trying to get an appointment and the feeling of comfort it brings to know we have started the process is real. Mom was nervous about getting vaccinated … [Read more...]