Flu season isn’t over: 7 tips to help prevent the spread
By
Megan J. DiGiorgio MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Mar 27, 2017
If a resident in a long-term care facility is suspected to have the flu, it’s important to test, isolate and provide antiviral therapy.
For long-term care operators, there’s no time for a pity party
By
John O'Connor
Mar 27, 2017
Skilled care operators have their work cut out for themselves. But I have to say I’m feeling better about the sector’s prospects after spending some time at last week’s NIC Spring Investment...
I was a HIMSS Virgin (#HIMSSnewbie)
By
Steven Littlehale
Mar 24, 2017
Yes, this was my first time. I was nervous and did not know what to expect. Let me start with a confession: Five years ago, I didn’t even know what HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems...
Innovative partnerships can end ‘silo’ approach, Kramer predicts
By
John O'Connor
Mar 24, 2017
New partnerships connecting operators with other supportive services may finally end the silo-based approach that has dominated eldercare services in recent decades.
Arbitration agreement case in Georgia: What to understand
By
Brannon Arnold and Rick Sager
Mar 22, 2017
A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Georgia makes clear that a plaintiff who brings a wrongful death claim against a decedent’s nursing home is bound by the arbitration agreement entered...
George Clooney surprises nursing home resident (and staff) on her birthday
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Mar 22, 2017
A nursing home in England got a surprise on Sunday when actor George Clooney dropped by unannounced to help celebrate a resident’s 87th birthday.
Admission and visitation policies among top potential legal pitfalls in new rule, expert says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 22, 2017
Long-term care providers should pay special attention to their admission, visitation and grievance policies under the new requirements of participation rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,...
Summit Healthcare REIT buys two SNFs
Mar 21, 2017
Summit Healthcare REIT Inc. bought two skilled nursing facilities at the end of February.
SNF occupancy down despite ‘significant’ flu season and Medicaid admissions up, report shows
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Mar 16, 2017
Skilled nursing occupancy rates hit their lowest level on record in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to a report released Wednesday.
Providers gearing up to work with newly-confirmed CMS administrator
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Mar 15, 2017
Long-term care provider groups were complimentary of Seema Verma as she was confirmed this week as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.