Manatt Health March 31, 2020
The nation’s nursing facilities, assisted-living facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and home care providers—and their long-term care (LTC) workforce—are at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. Roughly 2.5 million seniors and other medically fragile Americans receive care in nursing facilities and other congregate care settings, while more than 10 million Americans with functional impairments require assistance at home or in their communities with their personal care or daily routine needs.
Caring for those at highest risk of contracting COVID-19 and experiencing severe cases, LTC providers are faced with overwhelming challenges and difficult decisions. They must protect and care for their patients while keeping their workers safe and their businesses operating efficiently and in compliance with evolving federal and state rules.
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