Hacker Noon July 20, 2021
As we all know, the COVID pandemic of 2020 hit nursing homes particularly hard. Outbreaks in nursing homes were more severe due to the fragility of residents. Then the isolation and lack of connection not only to loved ones, but also to medical team members as staffing numbers were reduced, caused more illness and more serious concerns for nursing home residents.
The rest of the world moved forward with healthcare by embracing telemedicine, which is now a healthcare standard rather than a return to former methods. Nursing homes would do very well to follow suit and adopt telemedicine practices as well.
Currently, more than 10% of patients admitted to a skilled nursing facility for post-acute care never see...
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