Uncertainty over realistic nursing home census indicative of ‘ongoing economic crisis’
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 16, 2021
The nursing home sector may be far ahead of where it was at this time last year as far as operational freedoms and safety go, but the continuing instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is perhaps no...
Menorah Manor, Caribou earn Gold Awards
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2018
Menorah Manor and Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center won Gold Awards in KISS and High Tech/High Touch categories.
BREAKING: CMS announces details of ‘unprecedented’ national nursing home training program...
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced details of “unprecedented” training for nursing homes Tuesday morning to combat the spread of COVID-19.
California considers increasing number of nursing home inspections
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 04, 2021
Long-term care providers in California could be subject to more visits from inspectors as the state ponders changes to its nursing home inspection system.
New analysis explores the ethics of ‘granny cams’ in nursing homes, urges further research before...
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 27, 2019
As the use of “granny cams” grows in nursing homes, researchers are warning about the possible ethical considerations.
Targeting a silent killer
By
John Hall
Jun 06, 2016
Infections may be causing up to 300,000 resident deaths in facilities each year. A new federal program hopes to improve assessments and caregiving practices.
Admins, DONs earning more
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 06, 2017
Salaries for nursing home administrators jumped 3% over the past year, to a national average of $97,401, while directors of nursing realized a 2.6% increase, to an average of $89,902.
Giving nurses more control over their schedules could lower pressure ulcer rates, findings suggest
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 12, 2014
Nursing homes might be able to cut their pressure ulcer rates by giving nurses more control over when they work, according to findings forthcoming in the Journal of Applied Gerontology.
HealthMEDX listed as top EMR vendor
May 27, 2014
HealthMEDX was listed as a top electronic medical record vendor in a 2014 KLAS report.
Oxford Finance LLC provides $14.5M in financing to JAG Healthcare
Oct 01, 2013
Oxford Finance LLC has closed a $13 million senior secured term loan and $1.5 million revolving lined of credit to Ohio-based JAG Healthcare. The money will be used to acquire six skilled nursing facilities...