Diabetes, related condition affect one-third of U.S. population
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 02, 2006
More than out one of three individuals has diabetes or impaired fasting glucose, a condition that increases the risk of developing diabetes, according to a new study.
Shame is powerful motivator
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2007
About a decade ago, I wrote a controversial column that offended some readers. In it, I suggested the industry start policing itself by identifying and reprimanding the bad actors in this field, lest the...
Lawmakers demand answers, imply oversight is inadequate
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2018
Legislators’ request for sweeping information about federal regulators’ oversight of nursing homes is part of a House Energy and Commerce Committee official inquiry. A letter from four U.S....
Lab coat helps fight HAIs
Jul 31, 2013
NMI Health and Noble Biomaterials have introduced SilverCare Plus fabrics, which are meant to fight off healthcare-acquired infections through the use of X-STATIC®.
No unexpected pattern of adverse booster shot reactions reported by CDC app users
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 30, 2021
Most v-safe app respondents reported mild to moderate, transient reactions, usually the day after vaccination, CDC investigators say. Sixty percent of respondents were between the ages of 50 and 74.
Nursing workforce becoming more educated, diverse, study shows
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Oct 17, 2017
More men and people of color are entering the nursing profession, and more nurses are pursuing additional education than ever before, according to a new analysis.
Providers should stay active in lame duck session, policy expert says
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 25, 2012
The observation stay loophole and sequestration cuts are among the top political issues that should concern providers this fall, a policy expert said Wednesday.
Infection control, medication storage regulations continue to plague nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
May 17, 2021
Nursing home providers struggled with implementing infection control plans last year, according to a review of surveyor data during 2020.
Post-acute standardized assessment bill passes House
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 18, 2014
A bill that would standardize data in post-acute settings moved closer to reality after a House of Representatives voice vote in its favor Tuesday. The House’s approval of the Improving Medicare...
Error reporting too problematic
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2011
Providers need to make it easier for nurses to disclose errors that are committed in nursing homes, according to researchers of a unique study.