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Britain to pilot COVID-19 tests for care home visitors

World / Science & Health Nov 14, 2020

Britain to pilot COVID-19 tests for care home visitors

Visitors to care homes in parts of England will be able to get tested for COVID-19 under a new pilot plan aimed at reducing onerous restrictions in time for Christmas, the health ministry said Saturday. With England under lockdown until December, care home visits can ...

Vietnamese trainee nurses arrive in Japan after coronavirus delay

National Nov 9, 2020

Vietnamese trainee nurses arrive in Japan after coronavirus delay

Negotiations are taking place with Indonesia and the Philippines to expedite the arrival of candidate health workers from those nations, too.

Overnight nursing care users dropped 20% in May amid pandemic

National Oct 30, 2020

Overnight nursing care users dropped 20% in May amid pandemic

Despite high demand for nursing services in general, the number of care facility users sharply fell as older people refrained from visiting for fear of being infected.

Fifth of Japan's workforce may be in medical and welfare jobs by 2040

National Oct 23, 2020

Fifth of Japan's workforce may be in medical and welfare jobs by 2040

A government report says teleworking may have a large impact on social security and work styles in the future.

Interest in nursing care jobs grows in Japan as pandemic drags on

National / Social Issues Oct 15, 2020

Interest in nursing care jobs grows in Japan as pandemic drags on

It is estimated that there are 4.2 jobs to every job-seeker in the industry, and some see it as a safety net during tough times.

Pandemic spurs more terminally ill to opt for home care

National / Social Issues Sep 19, 2020

Pandemic spurs more terminally ill to opt for home care

With visitation being severely limited in many hospitals, people are choosing to spend their final days with loved ones.

Bain beats opposition to buy Japanese nursing home provider

Business / Corporate Aug 19, 2020

Bain beats opposition to buy Japanese nursing home provider

The purchase price of ¥1,670 a share has been described as "quite inexpensive" and a "good price for the buyer."

Tokyo High Court acquits assistant nurse in suit over doughnut death

National / Crime & Legal Jul 29, 2020

Tokyo High Court acquits assistant nurse in suit over doughnut death

The case has attracted public attention as it is rare for individuals, rather than care facility operators, to be criminally charged over faulty care.

Japan to include anti-virus steps in revised nursing care guidelines

National / Science & Health Jul 28, 2020

Japan to include anti-virus steps in revised nursing care guidelines

The measures include better training for staff and the stockpiling of masks and disinfectant.

Japan's nursing care facilities face challenge of safely evacuating during disasters

National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Jul 24, 2020

Japan's nursing care facilities face challenge of safely evacuating during disasters

Only 24 percent of nursing homes in Kyushu have evacuation plans in place

Share of older people living with older caregivers hits record in Japan

National Jul 20, 2020

Share of older people living with older caregivers hits record in Japan

Among those 65 or over who need care and live with caregivers, the proportion of caregivers in the same age range has risen 5 percentage points in three years.

Saving the most vulnerable in disasters

Editorials Jul 16, 2020

Saving the most vulnerable in disasters

Measures are needed to ensure the protection of the people who are at greatest risk.

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