Meditation can make people more compassionate, according to a new study. Researchers from Harvard University and Northeastern University looked at whether meditating could lead to more compassionate behavior....
Guidance on conversations could help nurses, residents
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Nursing leaders should curb ‘lateral hostility’ by addressing incidents as soon as they occur, advises a recent article in American Journal of Nursing. In a series coordinated by the American...
Stomach acid drugs raise risk of C. diff
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Stomach acid is often treated with medications such as Pepcid, but that could put long-term care residents or hospitalized patients at risk for Clostridium difficile, according to a new analysis.
Fish oil may bolster immune responses, study asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
In another boost for fish oil, a study has found it enhances the function of B cells, which can benefit immunocompromised individuals.
Antipsychotic goals missed, officials say
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Skilled nursing facilities are expected to have missed their overall goal of reducing off-label use of antipsychotics by 15% for 2012, but they should continue to push for reductions, provider leaders...
Room charge rises to $84k
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Long-term care providers have been able to sustain modest room-rate hikes, according to the 10th annual Cost of Care Survey from insurance company Genworth.
“Life After Life” may be your life
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 25, 2013
Behold, readers: There’s a new work of literary fiction that takes place in a long-term care facility.
Part-time workers may be a solution for LTC providers, experts say
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 25, 2013
Affordable Care Act requirements related to health insurance are leading long-term care providers to hire more part-time employees, according to some experts.
Federal appeals court sides with union, NLRB against nursing home operator
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 23, 2013
A U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld the National Labor Relations Board determination that a nursing home operator should have negotiated with an existing union when it took over a facility, and was discriminatory...
Feds ask for mental health clarifications in light of HIPAA rules
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 23, 2013
The federal government is asking how changes for HIPAA rules might impact states reporting information about patients’ mental health conditions, and whether they should be allowed to purchase a gun.