/tags/long-term-residents long-term residents en-US WLRN Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-14/florida-lawmakers-consider-allowing-spouses-of-veterans-to-live-in-long-term-care-facilities A Florida Senate panel has backed a proposal that would allow veterans' spouses and, in some cases, the parents of veterans, to qualify to live in state-run long-term care facilities for veterans. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-14/florida-lawmakers-consider-allowing-spouses-of-veterans-to-live-in-long-term-care-facilities Ryan Dailey /news/2022-07-04/west-palm-beach-nursing-home-owner-to-pay-1-75-million-in-vaccine-probe The owner of a West Palm Beach nursing home will pay $1.75 million to settle claims that it improperly diverted doses of COVID-19 vaccine to members of its board of directors and donors. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:49:08 GMT /news/2022-07-04/west-palm-beach-nursing-home-owner-to-pay-1-75-million-in-vaccine-probe /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-03/new-laws-let-visitors-see-loved-ones-in-health-care-facilities-even-in-an-outbreak To contain the spread of COVID, hospitals and nursing homes barred visits, but the separation and isolation took a toll on patients and families. Now, some states, like Florida, are trying to ensure access. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:40:24 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-04-03/new-laws-let-visitors-see-loved-ones-in-health-care-facilities-even-in-an-outbreak Stephanie Colombini /news/2021-11-17/coronavirus-restrictions-eased-at-floridas-long-term-care-facilities Guidelines released last week by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services now allow all visitors, excluding those that have recently tested positive for the coronavirus. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:37:34 GMT /news/2021-11-17/coronavirus-restrictions-eased-at-floridas-long-term-care-facilities Bailey LeFever /local-news/2021-04-12/coronavirus-live-updates-no-appointments-necessary-and-expanded-covid-vaccine-hours-begin-monday-at-hard-rock-stadium This post will be updated today, Monday, April 12, and through the week with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:47:42 GMT /local-news/2021-04-12/coronavirus-live-updates-no-appointments-necessary-and-expanded-covid-vaccine-hours-begin-monday-at-hard-rock-stadium 港澳天下彩News /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-04-09/whats-in-bidens-400-billion-plan-to-support-families-long-term-health-needs Long-term care options are expensive and often out of reach for elders and people with disabilities. Part of the president's proposed infrastructure plan would help fund home-based health services. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:33:28 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-04-09/whats-in-bidens-400-billion-plan-to-support-families-long-term-health-needs Judith Graham /news/2021-03-31/federal-program-to-bring-vaccine-to-nursing-homes-missed-around-half-of-staff A federal push to reach both residents and staff at long-term care facilities is winding down, leaving many workers who care for the elderly and vulnerable unvaccinated. Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:47:38 GMT /news/2021-03-31/federal-program-to-bring-vaccine-to-nursing-homes-missed-around-half-of-staff Liz Essley Whyte /local-news/2020-12-28/coronavirus-deaths-at-florida-long-term-care-facilities-top-8-000 Long-term care residents and staff members make up about 38% of the reported 21,212 Florida resident deaths since the pandemic started. Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:45:50 GMT /local-news/2020-12-28/coronavirus-deaths-at-florida-long-term-care-facilities-top-8-000 Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida /local-news/2020-12-09/coronavirus-live-updates-were-dealing-with-3-whammos-health-director-says This post will be updated today, Wednesday, Dec. 9, and through the week with the latest information on COVID-19 in South Florida. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:09:52 GMT /local-news/2020-12-09/coronavirus-live-updates-were-dealing-with-3-whammos-health-director-says 港澳天下彩News