Satisfaction study signals out looming workforce crisis
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Haymarket Media
Jun 21, 2007
The majority of nursing home workers are satisfied with their jobs, according to a survey from a Web-based research and data management firm. But an aging workforce combined with the growing need for caregivers...
New safety survey available from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Sep 22, 2008
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality released a new survey to help nursing homes assess safety, track changes in resident safety over time, and evaluate the impact of safety interventions.
Avoid survey deficiencies through clear communication and honesty, former surveyor says
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 24, 2013
Long-term care providers should use surveys as an opportunity to showcase great care in their facilities, a former surveyor said in a McKnight’s webcast.
Survey: Workers say SNFs need staffing improvements, better mistake responses
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Nov 04, 2016
Most nursing homes could improve on their staffing levels and the way that supervisors respond to mistakes, according to a recently released federal survey of facility staff.
Poll: Most seniors don’t understand the Medicare reform law
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Haymarket Media
Feb 27, 2004
The majority of seniors (64%) said they followed the Medicare reform law closely. However, only 15% understood it very well, according to a survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Feds restart regular survey inspections at nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 18, 2020
Regular surveys are resuming for long-term providers after being suspended for nearly five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nursing home deficiencies, substandard care declining, federal regulators say
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Mar 30, 2016
The percentage of nursing homes that received deficiency-free surveys is steadily increasing, according to a new data report released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Common issue: ACO confusion
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
Healthcare providers are struggling to decipher new approaches to reimbursement, including accountable care organizations, according to a new survey.
MDS 3.0 completion times are up, job satisfaction is down, survey shows
Oct 25, 2011
Overall job satisfaction has dropped among long-term care workers, and MDS 3.0 assessments are taking longer to complete than MDS 2.0, results of a new survey reveal.
CMS reducing vaccine mandate compliance surveys
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 16, 2022
Inspectors for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will no longer check for provider compliance with the staff COVID-19 vaccine mandate during all surveys.