President Joe Biden took a cautious victory lap Friday in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, announcing that 300 million vaccine shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office.
Pandemic restrictions are falling away almost everywhere — except inside many of America's nursing homes. Rules designed to protect the nation's most vulnerable from COVID-19 are still being enforced even though 75% of nursing home residents are now vaccinated and infections and deaths have plummeted.
Over the years, studies have shown that poor communication and coordination between physicians and nurses—both at the leadership level and on the front lines—can have a harmful impact on everything from patient care to employee satisfaction and retention.
Increasing financial pressures from the pandemic and constant concern over Congressional funding delays are prompting more community health centers to seek funding alternatives.
