As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, blame was thrown quickly at the facilities and their operators. But where does the responsibility actually lie for the failure to protect tens of thousands of frail seniors?
Date
December 8, 2020
Documentary: What COVID-19 Exposed in Long-Term Care
This 20-minute documentary by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation explores the causes behind the COVID-19 crisis in long-term care facilities across the United States and features commentary by Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the School of Public Health, and Vincent Mor, Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice.
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