The most important leadership decision in a Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement plan is not what, but who, to include, a former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services official said Tuesday.
Pressure ulcer treatments should be re-evaluated, expert says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 25, 2013
Nursing home staff should adopt evidence-based approaches to pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, and significantly more research is needed, a top expert said Saturday.
MRSA often lurks in groin
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2014
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization is common in groin and rectal areas, especially in men, new research shows.
C. diff surgery a lifesaver?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2011
A new procedure for patients with severe Clostridium difficile colitis could allow them to have a higher chance of survival and preserve their colon.
Supervisor abuse has ripple effects in workplace: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2013
A bullying supervisor isn’t hurting just a specific employee. He or she also is creating a negative workplace culture, researchers say.
Joint Commission Resources announces CMS consulting program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2013
A new CMS consulting program is being offered by Joint Commission Resources. Long-term care groups can receive assistance from former state or federal surveyors, the company said.
Also in the News for Monday, Aug. 12
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 11, 2019
Facility fires two after surveillance video captures felony abuse against blind patient … Study shows Apple apps could identify dementia … Medicare to update list of chronic conditions covered by C-SNPs...
Low thyroid levels tied to senior mortality
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
Older hospital patients who have low thyroid hormone levels have a higher level of mortality, new study results show.
Device-free fall detection system may benefit seniors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
A new fall detection system may be part of an “aging-in-place” solution for seniors.
Operators limp to the end of 2011, consider new methods
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
Although major nursing home operators have lowered their 2011 outlooks for investors after factoring in reimbursement cuts, experts say some providers may survive better than others in the long term.