As 2014 drew to a close, long-term care providers had reason to pat themselves on the back. Successes over the past year included a significant reduction in off-label use of antipsychotics, improvements...
NQF endorses rehospitalization system
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
The National Quality Forum has endorsed the PointRight® Pro 30™ rehospitalization measure, the company and the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living announced in January.
Remote monitoring reduced ER visits and cut costs: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
Remote monitoring systems continue to gain traction in senior care, with a recent study suggesting they could reduce emergency room visits.
Poor reporting of sex abuse
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
Nursing homes often inadequately handle instances of resident sexual abuse, according to a literature review.
Antibiotic could be MRSA killer
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
A newly discovered type of antibiotic could be an antidote for fatal infections that plague long-term care facilities, according to findings in Nature.
Housing rates holding steady
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
The occupancy rate for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities remained solid in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to data released in January by the National Investment Center for Seniors...
Former nursing home leaders still on the hook for $2.25 million following bankruptcy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 29, 2015
On the heels of a Florida court decision that puts a nursing home unlikely to emerge unscathed from bankruptcy, a federal appeals court has ruled former officers and directors of a different nursing home...
Researchers discuss ways to overcome stubbornness in older adults
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 29, 2015
Families trying to help older adults to agree to supportive services or additional care often face the barrier of perceived stubbornness, which researchers say can be mitigated with proper intervention.
Long-term care has better commenters
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 29, 2015
Part of the job for anyone who writes is the potential for receiving nasty comments. In some cases, this can lead to big problems.
Business manager pleads guilty to embezzling $460,000 in resident trust fund scheme
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 29, 2015
A former nursing home business office manager in Michigan has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $460,000 from residents.