“Does the #DemConvention know @NYGovCuomo forced nursing homes across NY to take in COVID positive patients and planted the seeds of infection that killed thousands of grandmothers and grandfathers?” — Michael Caputo, assistant secretary for public affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, in an Aug. 17 tweet This story was produced in partnership with… Read More »
For anyone living in a nursing home or other long-term or assisted-living facility, these are particularly difficult times. I’ve heard more than one resident complain bitterly about feeling trapped in their rooms, having meals left outside their door (rather than gathering in the dining room with friends), and not being allowed to participate in their… Read More »
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has relaxed healthcare facility inspections during the coronavirus pandemic and is allowing hospitals and nursing homes to do a voluntary self assessment to assure they are meeting federal requirements. Today’s announcement follows a Joint Commission decision that, starting on March 16, it would suspend regular accreditation and certification… Read More »
It provides helpful clues about lifestyle and other factors that may be associated with infertility. Another sperm parameter that is being used by some reproductive endocrinologists is the sperm DNA fragmentation assay. Patients may want to talk to their doctor about nursing care plan for male infertility pain medication before the procedure. About 50 percent… Read More »
This is a precaution – it is the only known drug to cure both relapsing malaria infections and acute cases. Increased risk of early vomiting among infants and young children treated with dihydroartemisinin – pregnant or lactating women and those with a known hepatic dysfunction. If you’re due to travel to a place where malaria… Read More »