We’ve all heard it: “Laughter is the best medicine.” And I tend to agree with that for the most part. I mean, after surgery, I prefer something a little stronger and, honestly, laughing right after...
Nursing homes left in the dark when utilities cut power to prevent wildfires
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Kate Ruder, KFF Health News
Jun 10, 2024
As preemptive power cuts become more widespread, nursing homes are being forced to evaluate their preparedness. But it shouldn’t be up to the facilities alone, according to industry officials and academics.
Healthcare worker program launched during pandemic helped younger pros with mental health, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
May 01, 2024
A peer-to-peer support intervention dubbed Stress First Aid didn’t improve well-being for healthcare workers, but it did help in terms of general psychological distress and post-traumatic stress...
Task force recommends state reduce reliance on nursing homes
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Josh Henreckson
May 15, 2024
A new report on the state of long-term care in New Jersey has suggested sweeping changes to policy points of emphasis, regulations and financial incentives in the sector — drawing a mixture of reactions...
Are you a skilled nursing leader? Tell us your outlook for 2024
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 14, 2023
Want to weigh in on the future of the skilled nursing sector and help shape news coverage for the year ahead? The 2024 McKnight’s Annual Outlook survey is now open!
Seeing the future of long-term care in 2023
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 02, 2022
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News is asking skilled nursing administrators, assistant administrators, C-suiters, nursing directors and other top nurse managers to take part in our quick “Outlook 2023”...
Ode to The Annual Survey (‘The DON Blues’)
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Nov 27, 2018
Oh, annual survey,You stress me so,No matter how we prepare,I’ll dread you, though … Despite skills labs, process reviews,And competency checksFor some reason at survey timeI fret a big hex I’ve...
National standardized surveys for nursing homes in the works
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James M. Berklan
Dec 02, 2015
You kind of get the sense that a government watchdog didn’t want to believe the good numbers coming out of its latest research into nursing home care, so it felt the need to introduce uncertainty.
As Medicare Advantage threats mount, providers seek better partners: 2023 Outlook Survey
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 06, 2023
More skilled nursing providers are embracing Institutional Special Needs Plans by joining existing programs or creating their own as enrollment in other Medicare Advantage plans surpass half of all Medicare...
Inflation could stunt hot M&A market in 2022
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 13, 2022
With occupancy and financial pressures mounting, nearly a third of long-term care executives are considering selling skilled assets in 2022 — making it likely this year will be another very busy deal-making...