The aging baby boomer population may have less of an impact on the long-term care industry than once thought, according to new statistics compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Genes play larger role than habits in longevity for centenarians, study says
Aug 04, 2011
Genes may be more likely to increase longevity than diet, exercise, smoking and drinking, new research suggests.
People still misunderstand, avoid thinking about long-term care, poll shows
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 25, 2013
Americans don’t like to think about their eventual long-term care needs and don’t have a realistic understanding of how the long-term care system works, according to a poll released Wednesday....
CMS allows less-severe citations for nursing homes installing a sprinkler system
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Tim Mullaney
Nov 19, 2013
Nursing homes might be able to reduce the scope and severity of deficiency citations related to sprinkler systems, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced.
SNF loses Medicare, Medicaid funding after resident leaves through unlocked door
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Aug 11, 2017
The recent termination of a North Carolina nursing home’s provider agreement was spurred by a resident leaving the facility through an unlocked emergency door, according to local reports.
Mark your calendar: McKnight’s Online Expo returns March 14-15!
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Feb 07, 2017
McKnight’s Online Expo is back for its 11th year this spring, offering long-term care providers educational sessions, free continuing education credits and a virtual exhibit hall — all available...
Retention of newly licensed RNs linked to multiple jobs, autonomy
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Jul 08, 2016
Newly licensed registered nurses may be more likely to stay in a job that affords them greater variety and autonomy, according to new research.
Ask the Nursing Expert about… becoming a DON
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Nov 05, 2015
I am a new director of nursing, and the staff is tired due to a lot of changes in the last year. Where do I start?
CMS issues full Sandy waivers
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 06, 2012
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued blanket waivers that include skilled nursing providers. That means long-term care facilities in New York and New...