By the end of the day Tuesday, after a week full of educational sessions, it took a lot to break through the clutter in my brain. That moment happened when Kyle Henderson made a slightly throw-away comment...
Compliance starts at the top, experts say at AHCA/NCAL convention
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 08, 2014
Almost 20 years after federal law created an exclusion process related to participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs, some long-term care providers may not be checking their employees’ status...
AMDA to receive $1.6 million for training from civil monetary penalties
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 07, 2014
AMDA-The Society for Post-Acute and Long-term Care Medicine will receive $1.62 million in civil money penalty funds over three years in order to improve long-term care, the organization announced.
Reducing rehospitalizations and antipsychotics top-of-mind for long-term care providers at AHCA/NCAL...
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 07, 2014
Developing effective relationships with hospitals begins by joining, initiating or hosting a cross continuum team at a long-term care provider’s campus, an expert in senior care said Monday.
Profile: Dedicated to excellence
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2014
Of Carol Scott’s many accomplishments, there is one that is a particular highlight: enabling nursing home residents on ventilators in her home state of Missouri to receive treatment.
Relias Learning expands presence
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2014
Relias Learning announced second quarter results for 2014 that reflected its expansion into new markets.
Assisted living continues to grow rapidly in expanded markets
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
Assisted living growth continues to be concentrated in specific markets, with almost three-fourths of new construction in 10 metro markets, according to new findings released Thursday at the National Investment...
Gold Award in High Tech/High Touch goes to Abramson Center for Jewish Life
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
The Polisher Researcher Institute of the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life developed a new tool called the Match-Quality Indicator in order to help residents maximize their activities...
Where my ladies at?
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
If you went to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care conference for the first time three years ago, as I did, you’d be forgiven for recognizing its importance, but agreeing with...
Dignity Award Gold won by Archie Hendricks Sr. SNF
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 02, 2014
A skilled nursing facility that sits on a Native American reservation has taken Gold in the Dignity category for the third annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.