A new Master Plan for Aging for California is underway after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed an executive order in June.
Avera attempts to intervene
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
SOUTH DAKOTA — Avera became the second entity attempting to intervene in the operations transfer of 17 South Dakota nursing facilities in receivership, according to local reports. Former manager Skyline...
Budget has ‘survival’ funds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
ILLINOIS — Funding for nursing homes will increase by $240 million in the next fiscal year under the state’s new budget. Of that, $70 million goes to help nursing homes meet minimum staffing requirements....
Aid-in-dying bill passed
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
NEW YORK — Aid-in-dying advocates pressured the state Legislature to pass a medical bill after similar measures passed in Maine and New Jersey in the last two months. “Terminally ill New Yorkers...
DOH sets aside money
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
NEW YORK — The state’s Department of Health has allocated $27 million for a nonprofit to help nursing home residents transition to a community. A request for proposals is out, asking for a way...
NPs push for full practice
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
PENNSYLVANIA — The state Senate voted in June to give nurse practitioners full practice authority. In order to practice in Pennsylvania currently, a NP must secure business contracts, called collaborative...
Ask The Payment Expert, Caryn Adams
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
As October 1 is growing closer, what should my facility now be doing to prepare for the Patient-Driven Payment Model? This month, review your MDS coding. In addition to closely consulting the RAI manual...
Ask The Nursing Expert, Amy Stewart
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
As a nurse leader, what can I do to help create a solid process for nursing documentation under PDPM? Begin with what correct and complete documentation looks like. Facilities often have nurses use checklists...
How can I tell whether a lower extremity wound is arterial, venous, peripheral neuropathy or diabetic? The location and characteristics of the wound will help indicate whether the wound is arterial, venous,...
Ask The Care Expert, Sherrie Dornberger, RN, CDONA, FACDONA Executive Director, NADONA
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
It seems more empathy is needed everywhere in society. We, of course, need to empathize with our residents all the time. Any suggestions on how to do this well, without losing sight of our work responsibilities?...