Rise in fungal infections raising public health red flag
By
Rachael Zimlich
Feb 15, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning just this month about the rise in Candida auris cases.
Government proposes long-term care EHR certification criteria, seeks provider comments
By
Tim Mullaney
May 16, 2014
Long-term care providers might soon be able to look for the government’s seal of approval when shopping for electronic health records systems, if newly proposed certification criteria take effect.
New guidelines tackle controlled substances diversion in healthcare settings
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Aug 02, 2022
The ASHP guidelines can be tailored to the needs of long-term care settings, and aim to help create a culture of awareness and accountability around drug diversion.
Dirty hands needed
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 01, 2014
Gardening is magic. Gardening is mindfulness. Gardening is therapist, physician and personal trainer without spandex or a copay. And now researchers have confirmed that gardening can help nursing home...
With new CDC guidance, providers duck ‘up-to-date’ vaccination concerns
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 27, 2022
While masking and screening of nursing home workers and visitors may no longer be required in areas with lower COVID-19 transmission rates, vaccination and testing efforts will be crucial if providers...
Help keep Holocaust survivors out of long-term care facilities, panelists urge Congressional lawmakers
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 17, 2014
Strenuous efforts should be made to provide aging Holocaust survivors with home care, because institutional settings tend to trigger post-traumatic stress disorder for this group, experts told lawmakers...
Nursing homes lagging on COVID-19 booster shots, CMS finds
By
Rachael Zimlich
Feb 17, 2023
A new report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services reveals that nursing homes continue to fall behind on recommended COVID-19 booster vaccinations — and that includes staff and residents.
Kohl painkiller bill reappears in waning days of Senate term; AHCA voices objections
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 19, 2012
A bill meant to provide relief for nursing home residents who need painkillers would create the possibility of huge penalties for healthcare practitioners and long-term care facilities, a top lobbyist...
Report: Providers should prepare for managed care partnerships for dual-eligibles services
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 21, 2013
Managed care organizations are set to play a bigger role in how long-term care is provided for people currently eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, and providers should focus on having the right capabilities...
CMS finalizes contract requirements for long-term care providers and hospice partners
By
Ashley Carman
Jun 28, 2013
Long-term care providers will need to draw up a strictly formatted contract with their hospice care partners, according to a final rule released Thursday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services....