/tags/nursing-homes nursing homes en-US Copyright Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:14:35 GMT /ohio-news/2021-11-22/ohio-nursing-home-camera-bill-known-as-esthers-law-passes-unanimously Families, advocates and nursing home workers say it will help keep residents safe and help employees better care for those who live in their facilities. Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:14:35 GMT /ohio-news/2021-11-22/ohio-nursing-home-camera-bill-known-as-esthers-law-passes-unanimously Karen Kasler /ohio-news/2021-09-16/how-ohio-became-the-no-1-state-for-nursing-home-assistant-shortages Ohio nursing homes reported more shortages of nursing assistants than any other state during the pandemic, highlighting a problem that has been festering for decades. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT /ohio-news/2021-09-16/how-ohio-became-the-no-1-state-for-nursing-home-assistant-shortages Savanna Strott , Eye On Ohio /ohio-news/2021-05-03/dewine-relaxes-covid-19-testing-for-vaccinated-nursing-home-workers Updated: 5:05 p.m., Monday, May 3, 2021 Ohio is relaxing requirements for COVID-19 testing among nursing home and assisted living employees, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday. Those working in nursing homes or other congregate care settings who have been fully vaccinated will no longer have to be tested for the virus twice a week, according to a new statewide health order. Mon, 03 May 2021 21:05:16 GMT /ohio-news/2021-05-03/dewine-relaxes-covid-19-testing-for-vaccinated-nursing-home-workers /local-news/2021-03-10/morale-is-so-high-as-seniors-get-vaccinated-nursing-homes-welcome-back-visitors It's been a year since the start of the pandemic and, at long last, some nursing home residents can see their loved ones in person again. That, coupled… Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:15:01 GMT /local-news/2021-03-10/morale-is-so-high-as-seniors-get-vaccinated-nursing-homes-welcome-back-visitors Jolene Almendarez /ohio-news/2021-02-02/covid-vaccines-mishandled-in-5-ne-ohio-nursing-homes-dewine-says Some patients at five nursing homes in Northeast Ohio will have to repeat their COVID-19 vaccinations after Walgreens informed the state that some doses… Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:49:20 GMT /ohio-news/2021-02-02/covid-vaccines-mishandled-in-5-ne-ohio-nursing-homes-dewine-says Jennifer Merritt /local-news/2020-11-24/elderly-residents-getting-pie-with-a-little-help-from-their-friends-this-thanksgiving For most local nursing home facilities, Thanksgiving is the busiest time of year. Family and friends often join elderly residents for meals and… Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:25:08 GMT /local-news/2020-11-24/elderly-residents-getting-pie-with-a-little-help-from-their-friends-this-thanksgiving Jolene Almendarez /ohio-news/2020-09-24/coronavirus-in-ohio-nursing-homes-can-allow-indoor-visitation-on-october-12 Ohio will begin allowing indoor visitation at nursing homes, long-term care centers and intermediate care facilities, months after closing their doors... Thu, 24 Sep 2020 18:53:38 GMT /ohio-news/2020-09-24/coronavirus-in-ohio-nursing-homes-can-allow-indoor-visitation-on-october-12 Gabe Rosenberg /ohio-news/2020-08-11/ohios-nursing-homes-are-running-out-of-personal-protective-equipment Ohio’s nursing homes don’t have enough personal protective equipment to last another week. That’s the finding from a federal agency that deals with... Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:56:18 GMT /ohio-news/2020-08-11/ohios-nursing-homes-are-running-out-of-personal-protective-equipment Jo Ingles /ohio-news/2020-05-28/some-ohio-long-term-care-facilities-will-restart-limited-visitation-in-june Gov. Mike DeWine is beginning to loosen restrictions on assisted living facilities and homes for the developmentally disabled. Starting June 8, residents at those two types of long-term care facilities can meet with visitors outdoors, the governor announced Thursday. Thu, 28 May 2020 19:39:56 GMT /ohio-news/2020-05-28/some-ohio-long-term-care-facilities-will-restart-limited-visitation-in-june /ohio-news/2020-05-26/ohio-national-guard-deploys-to-test-nursing-home-congregate-care-staff-and-residents-for-covid-19 The Ohio National Guard will deploy across the state beginning this week to help expand COVID-19 testing at Ohio’s 960 nursing homes. Gov. Mike DeWine... Tue, 26 May 2020 19:39:27 GMT /ohio-news/2020-05-26/ohio-national-guard-deploys-to-test-nursing-home-congregate-care-staff-and-residents-for-covid-19 Jess Mador