For all the innuendos and images surrounding sex in our society, it’s a topic that many long-term caregivers are reluctant to bring up with residents and their family members.
Barking up the right tree
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 17, 2012
Nursing homes come to the rescue of elderly loved ones every day. But a story out of Springfield, IL, shows they can also come to the aid of our furry friends.
Note the thank-you
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 10, 2012
When it comes to “thank you,” what is written is often right.
HHS: Penalize drug overuse
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should penalize physicians and nursing homes that continue to inappropriately prescribe and administer anti-psychotic medications to dementia residents, regulators...
Criticize labor board for ‘microwave’ rule
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
The National Labor Relations Board drew criticism for its “microwave” rule vote in November. Opponents say the provision doesn’t allow employers enough time to discuss unionization with...
New sponsor comes to G & E
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
The board of real estate investment trust Grubb & Ellis Healthcare Trust voted in November to replace Grubb & Ellis with American Healthcare Investors and Griffin Capital as co-sponsors. It will now be...
Better chain ratings fueling upsurge in their stock prices
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
Six nursing home companies were removed from Standard & Poor’s Rating Service downgrade watch last month.
The firm ranked Kindred Healthcare at B+ , and Skilled Healthcare and Sun Healthcare Group...
Pharmacy integration also a technology consideration
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
While many providers are still wrapping their heads around electronic health records and web-based care plans, there’s another hurdle many are preparing to overcome: integration with pharmacy records.
Nurses’ union wins bargaining agreement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
A federal appeals court agreed that an agreement between union nurses and a hospital should have been honored by new owners.
Florida’s highest court rejects use of arbitration agreements
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
Nursing home arbitration agreements received another blow when the Florida Supreme Court ruled them invalid in two separate cases in November.