While most U.S. nursing homes have adequate written plans for managing natural disasters, many have significant gaps in preparedness and response, a government report finds.
CMS plans to reorganize, establishing new positions, offices
Mar 19, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing some major structural changes, according to an internal agency e-mail recently obtained by the National Association for the Support of Long Term...
Less than 20% of nursing homes have end-of-life care programs
Jan 05, 2010
Fewer than one in five nursing homes provide end-of-life care services, according to new research from the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
Poll: Chronic disease a concern for Americans
Sep 05, 2008
Most Americans would approve of federal funding for chronic disease prevention programs–and would pay higher taxes for it, according to a new poll.
Flexible work, pressure ulcer rates linked
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 01, 2014
Nursing homes where staff had more control over scheduling registered lower rates of pressure ulcers among residents, according to a study published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology.
Administrators pan pay-for-performance
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
Most nursing home administrators do not believe that pay-for-performance initiatives lead to improved resident care or stronger bottom lines, according to findings recently published in the Journal of...
Quality measures recommended for dual eligible coordination programs
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 04, 2012
Implementing an effective quality measurement system is paramount in improving care and lowering costs in the dual eligible population, according to a new stakeholder report.
AHCA: Medicaid underfunded nursing homes by $5.6 billion in 2010
Jan 13, 2011
State Medicaid programs underfunded nursing homes by $5.6 billion last year. They paid an average of $7.17 per hour, per patient, which is less than the minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, according to a new...
Aging baby boomers more likely to need drug treatment than older cohorts, study finds
Jan 12, 2010
Illicit drug use by seniors is on the rise. That could lead to a significant increase in the need for drug treatment services for seniors over the next decade, according to a new report.
More U.S. seniors enjoying golden years south of border
Nov 18, 2008
A burgeoning market for assisted living and senior living facilities in Mexico is drawing retirement-age baby boomers, according to The Dallas Morning News.