A new federal work plan declares that even the Medicare contractors charged with keeping close tabs on long-term care facilities will be put under the microscope during fiscal 2013.
This stinks: New study discovers ‘phantom odor’ phenomenon in older adults
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 16, 2018
About 1 in every 15 adults over the age of 40 smells “phantom odors” that aren’t really there, according to a new study. The implications for seniors’ caregivers can be significant.
Despite not using long-term care, millennials have strong opinions on how it should be paid for
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 20, 2018
Though millennials aren’t going to be utilizing long-term care anytime soon, they’re still proving a big part of the puzzle — and have strong opinions on who should foot the bill for services.
Technology boosts nursing home care, study reveals
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 05, 2016
Long-term care administrators can expect to see an even greater push to share data electronically with hospitals and other post-acute facilities, thanks to new research out of the University of Missouri.
Restricting mandatory overtime is not the most effective way to keep nurses from being overworked, according to new research. Laws that limit the number of consecutive hours worked were found to be better...
SNF occupancy growing — and so is level of patient needs
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 06, 2022
Occupancy at skilled nursing facilities has continued its steady increase, and at the same time operators are seeing increased care needs from residents, new data from the National Investment Center for...
94% of beneficiaries satisfied with Medicare Advantage plans
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 18, 2019
A large majority of seniors in Medicare Advantage plans are “very satisfied” with the coverage, according to a new survey released Monday. This stands in stark contrast to many providers, who complain...
Webinar on SNF Quality Reporting Program airs Wednesday
Nov 30, 2017
Experts from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will deliver information on confidential feedback reports for the assessment-based measures adopted for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Aug. 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 09, 2021
Feds weigh withholding Medicare funding for LTCFs that don’t mandate vaccines … Physicians report 20% increase in burnout, new survey finds … Treatment of tenacious stomach bug that troubles elderly...
AADNS annual meeting prep hitting peak
May 18, 2017
The American Association of Directors of Nursing Services is heading into the home stretch with preparations for its second annual conference, which will be held June 21-23 in Leesburg, VA.