OSHA fines nursing home for failing to protect staff from violent residents
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 08, 2018
A federal investigation has found a Colorado nursing home failed to adequately protect staff from residents who grabbed, kicked, bit and punched at them, causing cuts and bruises.
Feds want Alaska to ditch law requiring healthcare providers to prove need before expanding
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 08, 2018
Staff from the Federal Trade Commission have recommended Alaska repeal its certificate-of-need laws, which require healthcare providers to get state approval before they can expand by opening new locations,...
Death leads to edict: Facility must mitigate the risk of falls — on its roof
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 08, 2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has given a skilled nursing facility in Ohio until Friday to remedy roof safety issues after a telecommunications worker fell to his death.
Also in the News for Thursday, Feb. 8
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 08, 2018
AHCA/NCAL and ACHCA partner to offer new administrator credentialing … Humana boosts profits by increasing senior-focused physicians to grow Medicare Advantage sales … Being bilingual may help...
GOP floats spending bill with therapy cap repeal, other health funding elements
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 07, 2018
A bill that would permanently repeal Medicare Part B therapy caps is alive, but its hopes for passage this week remain dim.
12 years and counting: McKnight’s Online Expo returns March 14-15
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 07, 2018
Set a reminder: McKnight’s Spring Online Expo, where participants can earn up to five free continuing education credits, is scheduled for March 14 and 15.
Kindred Healthcare urges shareholders to approve its sale, notes more challenges ahead
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 07, 2018
Kindred Healthcare this week urged stockholders to back a $4.1 billion sale to Humana and two private equity firms.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Feb. 7
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 07, 2018
Reports: Trump administration considering lifetime cap on Medicaid coverage … CNA and mother-in-law charged with stealing $34K from resident under his care … Hospital location often dictates...
‘Super’ event for seniors scores big: Village 99ers vs. Groundhogs
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 07, 2018
An Ohio senior-living community scored big with its residents last week, hosting a mock Super Bowl complete with locker-room pep talks, “tackling” and color commentary.
Withering report on misuse of antipsychotics in nursing homes overlooks industry efforts to improve,...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 06, 2018
Those who care for the nation’s seniors have been leaders in reducing the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications in skilled nursing settings, advocates said Monday in response to a scathing...