We double-checked the internet, and we still are confused as to how paid health care workers that have a duty of care have EVER been covered under a GOOD SAMARITAN LAW? To have

This is reality. SB 308 planned to pass this week hurts the ones it should protect the most, healthcare workers, and residents in nursing homes. It is said this bill protects those working in the front lines because they are worried about being sued. In all the healthcare workers we talk to, being worried about being sued is not even on their list or radar.

For our most vulnerable populations, the elderly, veterans, and disabled in long-term care we are sending the wrong message when

Stimulus payments are being sent to residents in long-term care facilities. These payments are for the use of the residents

This is an updated list of long-term care facilities across the nation that are on or have the potential to be on the watch list of CMS.

This is a CDC SIITEthat appears will be updated on a regular basis. Interesting information to review

Abuse, willful negligence, and criminal activity cannot be legislated away. Ever. Even in an “emergency.”

Please click read more to get a link to sign your name in support of residents and families having real-time cameras in long-term-care facilities. With in-person visits stopped, families cannot check on their loved ones as they did before the COVID-19 Crisis. These cameras could allow families

Too many times, HIPAA laws are used for a reason not to release information that is not a part of HIPAA. The HIPAA Laws apply to an individual’s PHI (Protected Health Information). This has been a big roadblock for families to get information regarding

It’s hard enough the families cannot visit their loved ones in long-term care facilities. However, they still must keep the ability to check on their loved ones and be able to advocate for them. A real-time camera will enable

In living a new normal now, through this crisis basic policy and procedures are needed in long-term care. Resident’s Rights must be protected as much as possible. We understand exceptions and special circumstances will exist. However

This awesome chart made by an unknown source gives a great perspective of where we can choose to be. It lists three zones, The Fear Zone,

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/long-term-care.html?

These guidelines were issued by CMS 3/13/2020 on nursing homes.

We are being given so many numbers of different things such as ventilators, masks, pope, and many other things. It is hard to visualize what is being said sometimes without

This is the official website that the Ohio Dept of Health provides on the COVID-19 Crisis. They update it every day, Good place to get

This shows how COVID-19 attacks the lungs. It is not like the flu, this doctor tries to show the public

A great article on how the families are finding ways to stay connected with their loved ones in nursing homes. These are very challenging times and despite it all the

We have recently started a closed Facebook Group for Families that have loved ones in long-term care facilities. This is a place where support

This is an excellent source for everyone young and old, and a good visual about the curve