Article: Current Nursing Homes ‘Will Never Be Equipped’ to Tackle Future Infection Outbreaks
Skilled Nursing News published an article, “Current Nursing Homes ‘Will Never Be Equipped’ to Tackle Future Infection Outbreaks.”
The article summarizes a recent NAM Perspectives piece authored by JAHF president Terry Fulmer, Milbank Memorial Fund president Christopher Koller, and Columbia University professor John Rowe.
“Commentary authors argued that residents need to be better matched with the most appropriate care settings, which might include providing more supports for home-based care, and “'a substantially strengthened PACE (Program for the All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) program.' They also advocated for increasing pay and training for workers.”
To read the article, click here.
To read the NAM Perspectives commentary, click here.
