COVID-19 may have killed 7,000 in assisted living, congressional report finds.
in an assisted living facility died from it. By applying that rate to all facilities nationwide, the survey determined close to 7,000 people have died in assisted living.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wears a protective mask while departing the U.S. Capitol following votes in Washington, June 25, 2020. Assisted living facilities are also not currently required to report their cases or fatalities to federal officials and, according to the report, none of the surveyed providers have reported these deaths. That means that the thousands of deaths documented by providers as part of the congressional investigation are not reflected in the over 30,000 reported nursing home deaths already being tallied by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
The bill would require assisted living facilities to notify federal state and local officials, as well as loved ones, if there is a confirmed COVID-19 case in an assisted living facility and would apply all future reporting requirements for nursing homes to assisted living facilities.A person walks into an Orange County nursing home in Huntington Beach, Calif., April 22, 2020.For months, assisted living advocates have called on the federal government to do more for these types of facilities.
In a statement in support of the senators' legislation, Dr. Georges Benjamin, the executive director of the American Public Health Association, an organization for public health professionals, said the bill would hold assisted living facilities to a higher standard.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
U.S. consumer confidence rebounds in June, but rising COVID-19 infections a worryU.S. consumer confidence grew more than expected in June, strengthening views that the economic downturn was likely over, though rising COVID-19 infections threatened to derail the budding recovery.
Lire la suite »
WSJ News Exclusive | FDA Outlines Its Conditions for Approving a Covid-19 VaccineThe FDA released guidance outlining its conditions for approving a Covid-19 vaccine, including a requirement that any vaccine be at least 50% more effective than a placebo in preventing the disease.
Lire la suite »
PM Johnson demands Britain 'Build, build, build' to beat COVID-19 slumpPrime Minister Boris Johnson promised to shake Britain's economy out of its coronavirus-induced crisis on Tuesday by fast-tracking infrastructure investment and slashing property planning rules.
Lire la suite »
FBI warns of fraudulent COVID-19 antibody tests
Lire la suite »
South African firm aims to plug COVID-19 test kits shortage as virus spreadsA shortage of test kits has undermined South Africa's early response to the coronavirus crisis, but a local biotechnology firm is stepping up to try plug the shortfall in testing capacity.
Lire la suite »
Trump Campaign Cancels Alabama Rally Over COVID-19 ConcernsThe Trump campaign is ditching plans for a rally in Alabama amid coronavirus concerns.
Lire la suite »