McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has repeated as the Gold Award winner for Best News Section in the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors awards competition.
McKnight’s wins top prizes for news section, website and online coverage
May 05, 2011
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has earned the Gold Award for Best News Section in the 2011 American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors awards competition. The awards recognize outstanding...
Consultant pharmacists join call for delay in short-cycle dispensing for long-term care
Mar 21, 2011
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists recently joined a growing list of pharmacist- and healthcare-organizations that oppose a shorter prescription drug dispensing cycle for long-term care facilities.
Many providers not making IT preparation for looming HIPAA rule
Feb 08, 2011
Despite having less than a year to be ready, many providers are still not prepared for HIPAA 5010. Among facilities participating in a recent HIMSS-sponsored survey, “one third report they either...
Provider to pay $376,000 for hiring ineligible employees
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 03, 2011
In a case that is sure to fuel the push for more extensive nursing home employee background checks, an Indiana provider has been slapped with $376,000 in penalties for employing seven individuals who either...
Hanger Orthopedic Group to acquire Accelerated Care Plus
Oct 29, 2010
Hanger Orthopedic Group recently announced it will acquire Accelerated Care Plus, in a deal valued at $155 million. ACP is a leading provider of integrated clinical programs for sub-acute and long-term...
Pharmacists seek clarity for long-term care in new drug disposal law
Oct 18, 2010
A new law establishing prescription drug take-back programs has left many long-term care facilities in the dark about the disposal of controlled medications, one pharmacist group says.
In big move, DEA allows nurses to relay pain medication prescriptions to pharmacies
Oct 07, 2010
The Drug Enforcement Agency has eased off of restrictions that have prevented nurses in long-term care from communicating prescription orders for controlled pain medications to pharmacies.
Experts to plan for short-cycle drug dispensing in long-term care
Oct 01, 2010
Leading pharmacy professionals will meet next Thursday and Friday in Dallas to discuss short-cycle dispensing and its potential impact on long-term care. Federal officials must create regulations for shorter...
Consultant pharmacists: Let nurses be doctors’ agents for pain medications in nursing homes
Sep 03, 2010
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists has come out strongly in favor of allowing nursing home nurses to act on behalf of physicians when it comes to prescribing pain medications. ASCP officials...