Influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel working in long-term care (LTC) facilities can reduce influenza-related morbidity and mortality among healthcare personnel and among resident populations who are at increased risk for complications from influenza and who may respond poorly to vaccination. The o...
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommended restricting visitors from entering nursing homes as a precaution. The restriction was lifted on September 17, 2020. This study examines whether COVID-19 infection rates among residents increased after the lifti...
This study examines whether aging in place (community-based living before admission to a nursing home) delays nursing home admission among New York State home health care recipients.
PALTmed is excited to broaden member engagement in selecting our Board of Directors. This year, the election will be open to all PALTmed members, creating a more inclusive and accessible process for participation. Learn more and view the 2026 Slate of Candidates!
The Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care (PALTC) Medicine’s research grants provide an opportunity to turn promising projects and innovations into practical solutions, tools, and resources. For 2025, the Foundation awarded a $22,507 grant to Rachel McPherson, PhD, MA, for a study entitled, Pilot Te...