Assisted living facilities price per unit have gone up in the last year while prices per bed in skilled nursing facilities have declined slightly, according to a new report.
Report: Flu vaccination rates among healthcare workers continue to grow
Aug 22, 2011
Long-term care professionals had an influenza vaccine compliance rate of 64.4% during last year’s flu season, compared with a 71.1% compliance rate among hospital workers, new data shows.
Fewer nursing homes offer CNA training, report finds
Mar 17, 2010
Between 1997 and 2007, the number of nursing homes providing training and certification programs for certified nursing assistants (CNAs) fell by more than a third, according to a recent report.
Nursing home pressure ulcer rates topped 11% in 2004, new report finds
Feb 19, 2009
More than one in 10 nursing home residents had a pressure ulcer in 2004, according to newly released statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Democrats set sights on healthcare technology legislation in 2009
Oct 30, 2008
A new Democratic initiative to spur the adoption of healthcare information technology will be a top priority of the next Congress, said a top health policy adviser to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)...
Providers turning to telehealth to improve care quality, GAO report finds
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Apr 17, 2017
The most common reason healthcare providers say they choose telehealth or remote patient monitoring is a belief that the technology has the potential to improve care quality, a new federal report shows.
Smaller size, independent ownership associated with families’ facility satisfaction
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 14, 2018
A smaller sized facility and no chain ownership were among the factors correlated to whether relatives were happy about their loved one’s stay, a University of Minnesota study finds.
New Web site helps seniors learn about Medicare drug benefit
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Haymarket Media
Feb 09, 2005
Seniors can now easier access the new Medicare drug benefit online through a Web site designed exclusively for novice senior computer users.
Ask the payment expert: Will we need more staff to complete the new MDS 3.0?
Instant consumer feedback has become paramount in today’s competitive long-term care industry, so comments offered by patients, residents and family members are invaluable in helping operators improve...