Resident’s gruesome death warrants steep fines: court
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 01, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services was justified in fining a Kentucky skilled nursing facility $4,050 a day for three months following a resident’s death, a U.S. Appeals Court recently...
How to do it: Finance
May 02, 2011
Many times, providers become solely focused on becoming approved for a loan. But then they often neglect to concentrate enough on what to do once they get the go-ahead. This special article gives expert...
Nursing home operators must embrace quality efforts now
Jun 15, 2011
The risks of long-term care providers not improving quality are growing larger and more expensive every day, cautioned a nationally known expert Tuesday during a McKnight’s Super Tuesday webinar.
Delve into hot topics at the 2014 Expo
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2014
8th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo brings national experts, continuing education credits, vendor booths and more straight to your desktop, or wherever you connect to the Internet
Making sure our stuff matters
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2008
Whenever I talk with long-term care professionals, I like to ask why they have chosen to do this work. Let’s face it, this is not a field for sissies.
Texas SNF providers facing law to crack down on violations, eliminate ‘right to correct’
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Jul 07, 2017
Texas long-term care providers will have a harder time avoiding fines and correcting serious deficiencies under a new law meant to crack down on repeat offenders.
McKnight’s Online Expo arrives in just 5 days!
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Mar 09, 2017
Providers will have a chance to connect with colleagues, learn from long-term care experts and earn up to five free continuing education credits when McKnight’s 11th Annual Online Expo kicks off...
Hospitals failing at discharge info: report
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2017
Hospital patients often don’t receive quality information on skilled nursing facilities prior to their discharge and may choose a facility based on location, a new study shows.
McKnight’s Fall Online Expo to address top operator challenges
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 27, 2013
The inaugural McKnight’s Fall Online Expo will feature a slate of distinguished experts addressing some of the most pressing long-term care issues, including Minimum Data Set changes and hospital...
MedPAC wants ‘fundamental change’ for Quality Improvement Organizations
Feb 28, 2011
Technical assistance funding would shift from Quality Improvement Organizations to low-performing providers if the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has its way. Providers would become more active in...