Analysis predicts 2.7M could be added to the rolls for nursing homes’ biggest payer
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 01, 2018
More than 2.7 million people could be added to the Medicaid program following next week’s election.
Timeliness and support among first steps in addressing residents’ sexual abuse allegations, advocates...
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 06, 2018
Sexual abuse in nursing homes continues to be a widespread concern, and providers must implement safeguards for reporting suspected abuse promptly, long-term care resident advocates said Wednesday.
Ask the nursing expert
Feb 06, 2008
The new year began with a lot of projects in mind — and some are still in mind. Where do I start?
LTC will face more pressure to lessen antipsychotics, government officials say
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Jun 26, 2015
The push for long-term care facilities to abandon the use of off-label use of antipsychotic medications for residents with dementia will intensify over the next two years, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Ask the Nursing Expert … about patient-centered care
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
May 08, 2015
The National Quality Forum recently declared, “Person- and family-centered care emphasizes the inclusivity of recipients of healthcare services and their families and caregivers.
Ask the Nursing Expert about … staff meetings
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Oct 01, 2016
As a director of nursing, how often should I hold staff meetings with all of our nurses? What are MUST topics at these meetings?
CCRC salaries on the rise: Exec directors hit $160,000, DONs $93,000
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2016
Executive directors at continuing care retirement communities saw their national average salary rise 2.97% to $159,922 this year, while nursing home administrators experienced a more modest increase (2.2%)...
OSHA ups workplace violence prevention efforts
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Dec 03, 2015
New online resources may help prevent healthcare workplace violence, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has said.
Analysts: Small-business employee insurance down but reform should help
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 05, 2012
Fewer small-business employees, especially those earning low wages, were offered health insurance in 2010, or could afford it, an analysis finds.
Poll: More Americans favor independent Medicare payment board over Congress
Jul 05, 2011
More Americans prefer letting an independent payment board make decisions about Medicare spending than continuing to leave the decisions to Congress, a new poll finds.