Dr. Richard Feifer, Chief Medical Officer of Genesis HealthCare

April 02, 2020 00:18:21
Dr. Richard Feifer, Chief Medical Officer of Genesis HealthCare
Skilled Nursing News
Dr. Richard Feifer, Chief Medical Officer of Genesis HealthCare

Apr 02 2020 | 00:18:21

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Show Notes

As the chief medical officer for skilled nursing giant Genesis HealthCare, Dr. Richard Feifer has a direct view into hundreds of individual nursing homes as they deal with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Feifer joined "Rethink" to make a direct appeal to leaders about the dire need for personal protective equipment (PPE) and access to COVID-19 testing, two vital weapons against the disease that have been far too hard to come by across the country. He also shared tips gleaned from his work on the front lines, while praising the tireless efforts of staffers on the ground. Listen to this episode to learn: 1. The top lessons Genesis and Feifer have learned throughout the crisis so far 2. How nursing homes can safely separate COVID-19 cases from those without the disease 3. Why operators shouldn't fear overreacting when it comes to infection-control protocols 4. And more!

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