Senators Ask HHS To Aid Senior Living Communities

The video discusses the allocation of $100 billion in healthcare funding from the Cares Act, highlighting that none has been directed to nursing homes or senior living facilities. It emphasizes the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) in these facilities and the advocacy by senators for funding. The video also covers the challenges faced by senior living facilities during COVID-19, including the risk of employees bringing the virus into facilities and the need for hospital-level protection. The role of frontline workers in these settings is also highlighted, stressing the importance of recognizing them as part of the healthcare system.

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