Average LTC nurse shift rises to 10.5 hours; Alaska, Utah working longest, federal data show
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 31, 2024
Nationwide, the average full shift for a nursing home RN was 10.5 hours per day in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 10 hours in 2021, a Vivian Health report shows.
In-person contact more effective than digital contact in lessening loneliness in older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2024
In-person contact is most effective in lessening loneliness in older adults, working better than phoning, emailing or texting, according to a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series...
Labor Day weekend precedes sprint to end of fiscal, election years
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 30, 2024
McKnight’s wishes our readers a happy and healthy long Labor Day weekend. Policy makers, regulators and association planners are ready to ramp up to full speed coming out of it.
Loneliness tied to death ideation in older adults, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 29, 2024
A new study explored the relationship between loneliness, suicidal thoughts and death ideation in older adults. Overall, feeling lonely was linked with thoughts of wanting to die, according to the results.
Report: Flu antivirals shorten hospital stays, infection chances, death risk
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 29, 2024
A series of new reports assessed how well antiviral medications worked to prevent and treat the flu.
In the first three years after the pandemic started, at least 255 healthcare workers across the globe were attacked, 18 were killed, 147 were hurt, and 86 facilities were damaged, a new report published...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 30
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 29, 2024
Study: Gait test can spot people with cognitive deficits … Report: Individual relationships affect how hospitalized older adults perceive care … Facial mask monitors breath for health insights
PACS: Bringing the ‘look good, feel good’ motto to LTC
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 29, 2024
PACS’ top financial leader is outlining three tactics he sees as key to the fast-growing company’s efforts to deliver high-quality patient care while seeking economies of scale across its footprint.
State’s reform bill creates CNA training program, adds new survey requirement
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 29, 2024
Sweeping reforms to Massachusetts’ long-term care industry that would raise providers’ rates while enacting stricter disclosure requirements on facility sales are one step closer to becoming law.
Get used to lower reimbursement rates and learn to adapt: NIC blog
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 29, 2024
Skilled nursing providers adjusting to lower reimbursement rates must adapt with more internal oversight and creative programming, according to a blog published Thursday by the National Investment Center...