McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: JJ Maskowitz on Legal Considerations for Long-Term Care Facilities Related to Delta Variant

In an article published online in McKnight’s Long-Term Care News on September 8, 2021, Partner JJ Maskowitz discusses legal risk considerations for long-term care facilities in light of the surge in the Delta variant and the importance of developing, implementing and updating policies and procedures to navigate future emergencies.

“Looking ahead, attention to these updates will prove vital to opposing claims from the Plaintiff’s bar as long-term care facilities are now faced with combating the effects of the Delta variant that has gripped the nation.” he writes. “This preparation will prove especially helpful considering that 30 states have now enacted broad protection from COVID-19 liability lawsuits.”

JJ further explains ways to minimize risk and liability, critical legal considerations of requiring vaccines for employees, and ways facilities can protect themselves from COVID-19 litigation.

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