Nursing home posts ‘stunning’ $1M-plus turnaround a year after hitting financial rock bottom
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 28, 2018
One county-owned Illinois nursing home has pulled off a “stunning” financial turnaround in a single year, swinging from a $1.1 million loss to a nearly $200,000 profit.
Trazodone tied to similar risk of falls, major fractures as antipsychotic use for seniors with dementia
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 28, 2018
A common alternative to antipsychotics can be as dangerous to seniors with dementia, new research finds.
Company helps nursing home residents go home for the holidays
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 28, 2018
Healthcare transport company American Medical Response helped nursing home residents across the country go home to their families for Thanksgiving last week.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Nov. 28
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 28, 2018
Nursing home that was the site of recent resident deaths plans to lay off 96 employees … C. diff is spreading outside of nursing homes and hospitals … Two Sentosa Care SNFs hit with class-action lawsuits...
Long-term care financing reform may be on tap for new Congress, aging expert says
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
House Democrats, flush with victory from the midterm elections, may explore financing reform in long-term care, a prominent Forbes columnist said Monday.
City will fine nursing homes that call 911 for non-urgent falls; advocates ‘deeply troubled’
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
In an effort to deter nursing home staff from calling 911 when a resident falls, one Washington city has added a penalty.
Feds encourage healthcare facilities to brush up on active shooter training following deadly incident
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
A federal agency is encouraging nursing homes to take a refresher course on preparing for active shooters after a deadly incident at a Chicago hospital last week.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Nov. 27
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
Loved ones with healthcare decision-making power often incorrect on older adults’ wishes … Nursing home gets state-record $650,000 fine reduced dramatically … U.S. senators seeking answers following...
It’s time to #BrightenUpLTC
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
Here at McKnight’s, we set out to fill each day’s newsletter with information, opinion and analysis that help skilled nursing operators do their jobs better. Sometimes that includes shedding light...
CMS unveils new PDPM website, plans Dec. 11 call to prep providers
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 26, 2018
As the rollout of the Patient-Driven Payment Model approaches, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched a new website.