Trilogy Health Services, which operates 76 senior living communities in the Midwest, is looking to expand its headquarters to support significant growth.
Faith-based provider forced to sell off 6 nursing homes
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 01, 2013
Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, one of the nation’s largest faith-based long-term care providers, has announced it will sell its six nursing homes and one assisted...
Sprinkler system citations now in effect
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 01, 2013
Nursing homes without a full sprinkler system installed and functioning are now subject to deficiency citations, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Expert: Future partners will likely be doc groups
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 01, 2013
Skilled nursing providers should build partnerships with physician groups but need to stay abreast of legal frameworks, according to experts who spoke at McKnight’s Fall Online Expo.
Omnicare will benefit from the Affordable Care Act, GOP opposition is ‘perplexing,’ CEO says
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 09, 2013
Omnicare, the nation’s largest long-term care pharmaceutical services provider, is positioned to be successful as insurance coverage expands under the Affordable Care Act, according to CEO John Workman.
New website offers training videos on oral care for nursing home residents with dementia
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 09, 2013
Long-term care workers can now refer to oral care resources on a new website launched by the nonprofit organization Oral Health America. Tools include video training programs on providing daily oral care...
Expanded meal deliveries could reduce nursing home admissions, but cost benefits vary by state, researchers...
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 09, 2013
Modest expansions of meal delivery programs could reduce the number of Medicaid beneficiaries in nursing homes, but such a plan would not be cost-effective in every state, according to newly published...
SNFs with satisfied workers report fewer deficiencies, earn better marks from customers: report
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 08, 2013
Skilled nursing facilities with a high rate of employee satisfaction also have fewer survey deficiencies and a higher Five-Star quality rating, according to research announced yesterday at the American...
Long-term care residents are at high risk of fall-related head injuries, study finds
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 08, 2013
Long-term care residents frequently hit their heads when they fall, suggesting that care providers should develop interventions to reduce the risk of fall-related brain injuries, according to newly published...
Caning and caring: A model for LTC reform
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 07, 2013
A country famous for caning its youngsters ought to be better known for the way it cares for its elders. At least, that’s the argument of a new book by William Haseltine, a former Harvard Medical...