Nursing home commission gives report to CMS, public gets to see it ‘sooner rather than later’
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 03, 2020
A report from a national nursing home commission outlining recommendations for providers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is now in federal regulators’ hands and awaiting final approvals before wide...
Despite historic conditions, leaders show resilience, attraction to ‘meaningful’ work, McKnight’s...
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2020
The dangerous and often deadly conditions in nursing homes during the pandemic have not broken the dedication of top managers, a new McKnight’s survey finds.
Six proven tips for navigating the COVID-19 and PDPM roller coaster
By
Jonalyn Brown
Aug 27, 2020
Kingda Ka, at New Jersey’s Six Flags, is the world’s tallest, most terrifying roller coaster ride. It comes with a warning: “Not Recommended for Wimps.” Seconds after take-off, you’re hurtling...
BREAKING: Feds: Nursing homes must test staff, offer residents COVID-19 testing under new rules
By
James M. Berklan
Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced sweeping regulatory changes Tuesday afternoon for nursing homes and other providers dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks.
BREAKING: CMS announces details of ‘unprecedented’ national nursing home training program...
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced details of “unprecedented” training for nursing homes Tuesday morning to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Diary of a new hire
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Aug 18, 2020
While employee retention is always a top priority, operating in a pandemic intensifies the urgency to hire and maintain competent, committed staff. Since the first three months of employment are particularly...
Feds restart regular survey inspections at nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 18, 2020
Regular surveys are resuming for long-term providers after being suspended for nearly five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BREAKING: CMS resumes routine inspections for nursing home providers
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 17, 2020
After nearly five months, federal officials disclosed Monday that they are resuming routine inspections for all Medicare- and Medicaid-certified providers and suppliers.
Expert warns: Upcoming flu plus COVID-19 season will be ‘like nothing we’ve seen before’
By
Liza Berger
Aug 17, 2020
This year’s looming flu season, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, is going to present a new range of challenges, one of the leading pharmacy quality experts in the country said late last week.
Emergency funding, staffing have been key factors for provider’s survival during COVID-19
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 17, 2020
On several occasions, the challenge has been different from others for Danny Williams, president and CEO of Eliza Bryant Village in Cleveland. The recurring inquiry he receives? “How is it that a small,...