Federal regulators have put themselves on the spot as a result of their new five-star rating system for nursing homes.
McKnight’s webcast to take providers to (DAB) court
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 23, 2014
Providers will get a close look at and understanding of how they can challenge survey findings before an administrative law judge at a McKnight’s webinar. “So you want your day in court: Lessons...
Lawmakers demand answers, imply oversight is inadequate
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James M. Berklan
May 08, 2018
Legislators’ request for sweeping information about federal regulators’ oversight of nursing homes is part of a House Energy and Commerce Committee official inquiry. A letter from four U.S....
Error reporting too problematic
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2011
Providers need to make it easier for nurses to disclose errors that are committed in nursing homes, according to researchers of a unique study.
Seeking meaning, with benefits
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 17, 2019
While nearly all long-term care administrators and nursing leaders find their work meaningful and their contributions valued by co-workers, many wish they had better support from bosses and are looking...
New LeadingAge center will tackle workforce problems
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James M. Berklan
Jun 22, 2017
LeadingAge announced Wednesday that it has formed the Center for Workforce Solutions to better assist providers with employee recruitment, training and retention.
Multi-facility execs’ pay rises
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James M. Berklan
Apr 08, 2018
Executives with multi-site organizations in the nonprofit aging services sector received average raises of 4.7% in 2017, the same as the previous year, according to a LeadingAge-commissioned survey. Chief...
CMS: No test-out option for health worker vax mandate
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 05, 2021
Healthcare workers may seek a medical or religious exemption under the new emergency federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a test opt-out does not exist, a top Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
LTC leaders feel ready for tech challenges despite lack of confidence in supervisors: McKnight’s Market...
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 13, 2019
Nearly one-third of directors of nursing and almost one-fourth of administrators say they feel “ahead of the curve” when it comes to their ability to keep up with technology and innovation at work.
BREAKING: Feds: Nursing homes must test staff, offer residents COVID-19 testing under new rules
By
James M. Berklan
Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced sweeping regulatory changes Tuesday afternoon for nursing homes and other providers dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks.