Pressure ulcers, infection rates high among residents discharged to SNFs after hospital: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2019
When nursing home residents return from a hospital stay, they are often developing preventable health problems, a new study finds.
Also in the News for Wednesday, July 24
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2019
120,000 people dropped off Medicaid rolls in Missouri in the past 18 months; Dems want answers … State senator in $25M lawsuit over pain management clinic bills …Nearly half of those over 70 still...
Providers covering all bases ahead of Senate hearing and new GAO abuse report citing doubled deficiencies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 22, 2019
The GAO likely will issue recommendations related to state survey agencies submitting data on instances of abuse and reporting suspicions of a crime to law enforcement.
Campaign to allow patient-identifier numbers gains traction
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 22, 2019
Technology providers are optimistic that, after close to 20 years, they may be gaining ground on efforts to remove a ban on the use of federal funds to adopt a nationwide unique patient identifier.
Extreme heatwave causes stress, but no disasters, for providers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 22, 2019
As much of the country suffered through a withering heat wave last weekend, a New Jersey nursing home safely evacuated 183 residents when its air conditioning broke.
Also in the News for Tuesday, July 23
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 22, 2019
Illinois nursing home says state’s delayed Medicaid payments may force it to close … Man kills wife, a nursing home resident, then himself in facility’s common area … New program urges 30 new standards...
Meet Christine Ulbricht, Rising Star honoree
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 18, 2019
Christine Ulbricht, Ph.D., MPH, is committed to researching and supporting nursing home residents.
Antipsychotic change tiptoes toward danger
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 18, 2019
For all the progress nursing homes have made in reducing antipsychotic medications — and it has been significant — occasionally you hear whispers.
McKnight’s celebrates Women of Distinction in Chicago
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 18, 2019
It was a banner evening on Thursday, May 16, as McKnight’s first class of Women of Distinction winners were honored at Evolveher. Click here to see more.
WellSky opens new world headquarters
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
WellSky opened its new world headquarters in Overland Park, KS, last week