“CRAZY” ENDING OF “OUTDATED” COVID DATA SUBMISSION THE AIM OF PROPOSED RULE

McKnight’s LTC News, Sept. 23, 2026: The CDC currently updates national nursing home data each Thursday morning, providing insights into how widespread outbreaks are in a healthcare setting where more than 200,000 residents and staff died during the pandemic’s first two years.

THE LONG-TERM CARE CRUNCH

Repertoire Magazine, Sept. 22, 2026: “The aging population is growing rapidly, and demand for long-term care is expected to rise significantly in the coming years…”

CDC UPDATES COVID RETURN-TO-WORK GUIDANCE FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS, BUT NOT RESIDENTS

McKnight’s LTC News, Sept. 17, 2026: The updated guidance means healthcare workers can return to work sooner after an infection and remain at work when exposed.