On March 6, 2020, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the first case of COVID-19 had been detected in Connecticut, and within weeks, life as we knew it was a memory. Schools were shut down, universities emptied, businesses shuttered. Those of us who were fortunate enough to be able to work from home set up shop at our […]
Nursing Homes
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State closes COVID recovery facilities as nursing home cases continue to fall
The two stand-alone recovery centers have seen more than 320 patients since they reopened in October during the second surge.
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State goes over 100,000 dose mark in vaccinations of long-term care residents and staff
At the beginning of this week, almost all nursing home residents have had at least one dose of vaccine.
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Lamont unveils plans to reduce cost of health care, cap price of prescription drugs
The plan includes an annual assessment on insurance carriers to fund additional subsidies on Connecticut’s insurance exchange, Access Health CT.
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Lamont ends legal immunity for nursing homes, hospitals
Legal immunity for nursing homes and hospitals will end March 1, nearly a year after the state imposed the order.
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State to offer nursing home staff another chance to get vaccinated as deaths continue to decline in state’s long-term care facilities
Officials believe 50% to 60% of the state’s more than 25,000 nursing home employees have now been vaccinated.
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As state’s death toll from COVID passes 7,000, Lamont considers relaxing occupancy rules for churches
With more than 35% of the 75+ population vaccinated and COVID indicators dropping, Lamont weighs lifting caps on church occupancy
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Vaccinations in nursing homes top 64,000; COVID cases are dropping rapidly among residents
There were 238 COVID infections reported in nursing homes last week, down from 483 a few weeks ago.
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COVID deaths and infections in CT nursing homes decline as more residents are vaccinated
There were 85 deaths in nursing homes and 312 residents infected during the week ending Jan. 12.
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As infections spike, Connecticut reaches milestone in vaccinations
Connecticut completed its first round of COVID-19 vaccinations in nursing homes, a positive note amid a worrying spike in infections.
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Cameras in nursing home rooms, additional supplies of protective gear recommended as legislative changes this year
The nursing home oversight panel is devising suggestions for reform in long-term care facilities, which have been hard-hit by COVID-19.
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More than 75,000 COVID vaccines administered in CT, among top rates in US
Lamont says an “overwhelming” number of nursing home residents received the vaccine.
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Lamont directs another $31.2 million to CT nursing homes
The governor said the financial support is meant to ensure “continuity and quality of care.”
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COVID vaccine comes to nursing homes, hurt medically and financially
For nursing homes, the COVID vaccine is a defense against a medical and financial disaster.
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‘They can’t continue:’ Nursing homes struggle to maintain staffing as COVID cases continue to rise
While resident cases are again increasing, infections among staff members have also been rising steeply, creating staffing shortages.
