Residents will want 6,000 fewer nursing home beds in CT by 2040, report asserts
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 07, 2019
A government-sanctioned report predicts Connecticut residents will demand about 6,000 fewer nursing home beds by 2040, but the state’s leading provider group says operators are already preparing for...
Healthcare surrogates can’t agree to arbitration on behalf of their charges, court rules
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 01, 2019
Standing as a health surrogate doesn’t allow appointees to enter into nursing home arbitration agreements or other business agreements with providers, a Florida appeals court has ruled.
Antipsychotic use drops in Eden Alternative model, research finds
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 01, 2019
A person-centered nursing home approach that focuses on relationships can also turn out impressive data when it comes to clinical practices and quality of care, according to new research.
Guidance on device-caused ulcers coming
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 01, 2019
Global experts seeking to reduce the risk of medical device-related pressure injuries and influence the design of new prevention technologies will issue their first consensus document this fall.
Study: Move-in crucial time to lower resident suicide risk
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 01, 2019
A series of new studies has found that suicide in long-term care is an all-too-real concern, but it’s not one without opportunities for intervention.
New Senate caucus expected to focus on provider training, access for palliative care
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 31, 2019
Senators focused on palliative care and caregiver issues marked their first caucus meeting with expert testimony intended to increase awareness and understanding of support for patients with life-altering...
CMS issues PDPM updates and makes 2.4% Medicare raise official
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 31, 2019
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with comments from LeadingAge. Skilled nursing providers will split an $851 million pay increase in FY 2020, following a final rule published by the Centers...
‘Devastating’ closure of rural nursing home comes despite gov’t attempt to find buyer
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 30, 2019
The sole nursing home in a rural pocket of New Mexico has closed weeks after state efforts to transfer ownership fell short. Preferred Care Partners Management Group, the operator of Preferred Care-owned...
It’s the final (final!) day to apply for McKnight’s Tech Awards
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 30, 2019
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to brag about your organization’s ability to harness technology to improve resident care or operations, wait no longer. No, really, wait no longer. Today...
LTC leads hot healthcare market in first half of 2019
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 29, 2019
The changing face of long-term care continues to drive merger and acquisition activity for the fifth straight year, according to two new reports. Deal volume involving long-term care and assisted living...