We are beginning to see an increase in the admission of residents who have been impacted by COVID-19, to our communities. ONR expects this trend to continue for some time. It is critical as healthcare providers, that we have the most accurate and up to date information about this virus. Information is key to protect …
Rehabilitation of Patients in Recovery From COVID-19 Read More »
The following is information from the NASL call and our professional organizations regarding options for use of remote visits during this COVID-19 restriction time. Please note that remote visits should only be used in circumstances where there is no other option. Any deviation from ONR usual protocol for supervisory or other visits should be discussed with the …
Supplies of N95 respirators can become depleted during a pandemic. Existing CDC guidelines recommend a combination of approaches to conserve supplies while safeguarding health care workers in such circumstances. These existing guidelines recommend that health care institutions: Minimize the number of individuals who need to use respiratory protection; Use alternatives to N95 respirators where feasible; …
COVID-19: Storage of N95 Masks and Use of Cloth Masks Read More »
On April 2nd, NASL, ASHA, AOTA, and APTA submitted a letter to Secretary of Health & Human Services Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma asking them to issue a blanket waiver expanding the types of providers eligible to furnish telehealth services under Medicare to include physical therapists and …
Yesterday, at the direction of President Trump, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), issued recommendations to state and local governments, as well as nursing homes, to help mitigate the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in nursing homes. The recommendations announced …
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The virus is a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which can be absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa. It is not killed, but decays. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies. The virus is very fragile; …
