Journalist Marjie Lundstrom joins the show to chat about her FairWarning investigation on rampant food safety violations in nursing homes, and how this troubling trend ties into COVID-19. We also discuss what it’s like reporting on the nursing homes as a journalist, and Marjie offers a few tips for those writing about the industry.
Background reading and references:
- Marjie Lundstrom’s FairWarning story on food safety violations in nursing homes
- Follow Lundstrom on Twitter @MarjieLundstrom
- Jordan Rau’s Kaiser Health News report on rampant infection lapses
- Parts 1, 2, & 3 in the Sacramento Bee investigation on nursing home ownership
- FairWarning story on hoarding during COVID-19
- Recommendations: Jordan Rau’s COVID-19 coverage on Kaiser Health News, and “Fair Warning” by Michael Connelly (May 26, 2020)
Host: Eric Goldwein
Music: Liturgy of the Street by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com
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