Northwest Michigan Long Term Care Specialists will join iNDIGO Health Partners, which will be the health services company’s first service contract outside the hospital.
60 Seconds with… Cheryl Phillips, M.D. Senior VP, Public Policy and Advocacy, LeadingAge
Dec 02, 2012
Q: CMS wants nursing homes to reduce antipsychotic use by 15% by the end of 2012. How’s it looking?
Survey: Nearly half of healthcare professionals want pain dropped from vital signs
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Feb 22, 2017
A recently released survey of physicians and nurses shows that nearly half are in favor of eliminating pain as the “fifth vital sign.”
Upsurge in flu cases to keep providers on high alert in days ahead
Jan 11, 2013
With widespread cases of flu being reported already in 47 states, health officials nationwide are keeping a wary eye eye on public health. Nursing homes in various pockets have reported cutting off or...
Patients’ wishes may be overlooked in end-of-life decisions
Sep 02, 2008
Families and physicians are often left to make end-of-life decisions for patients, and these choices are more complicated than many realize, according to a new study.
Making sure our stuff matters
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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.
Preparing to receive national experts, free CEs
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James M. Berklan
Feb 28, 2014
Providers are continuing to sign up in record numbers for the 8th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo. The profession’s first and only virtual full trade show, it takes place March 26-27 and offers...
Medicaid covered a record number of people in 2003
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Haymarket Media
Mar 02, 2004
Medicaid covered a record 42.4 million people in 2003, up 3.9% from 2002, despite predictions that budget deficits would make states reduce Medicaid coverage. This was triple the population growth rate,...
How to do it… Transportation
Apr 02, 2012
Transportation for anyone in a rural or sub-rural setting — especially long-term care providers — can be challenging. More planning and top-notch strategic investments are needed, many observers believe....
Slain nursing home nurses to be honored on Memorial Day
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James M. Berklan
May 25, 2017
The National Association of Health Care Assistants is asking fellow long-term care professionals to observe a moment of silence on Memorial Day to recognize “sisters in service who were killed so...