Nursing facilities again rank among the industries with the highest amount of occupational injuries, according to the latest information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Eldermark, Avanti Senior Living prepare to launch HIE system
Feb 18, 2015
Eldermark, a software solutions company, and Avanti Senior LIving are about to launch an electronic records system to be shared through a healthcare information exchange.
Change of arbitrator doesn’t necessarily void nursing home agreement, court rules
Feb 10, 2010
If an arbitrator specifically designated by an arbitration agreement contract is not available, an arbitration clause may still be enforceable, a federal district court decision suggests.
As Obama addresses Congress tonight, long-term care continues to weigh in on healthcare reform
Sep 09, 2009
Long-term care providers are likely to tune in tonight as President Barack Obama speaks about healthcare reform to a joint session of Congress.
Forum focuses on chronic disease management
Apr 09, 2009
The important role of chronic disease management in healthcare reform was the topic of conversation Tuesday among former lawmakers and healthcare advocates at a forum in Wisconsin.
Providers support immigration bill in Senate
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Haymarket Media
Mar 30, 2006
A controversial immigration reform bill could help ease the staffing shortage at nursing homes, a major long-term care association asserts.
High schoolers help to preserve LTC residents’ precious memories
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 17, 2019
A seniors advocacy group is hoping to preserve the memories of lonely older adults, and it’s deploying an army of high school teens to aid in the effort.
City will fine nursing homes that call 911 for non-urgent falls; advocates ‘deeply troubled’
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
In an effort to deter nursing home staff from calling 911 when a resident falls, one Washington city has added a penalty.
ManorCare, HCP Inc. sued
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Jul 04, 2016
HCP ignored fraud and misled investors about the performance of ManorCare, its skilled nursing portfolio, according to a class action filed in May.
Providers may ‘Yelp’ at review website’s newest feature
By
Holly Petrovich
Aug 06, 2015
A new addition to the Yelp website will let consumers examine payment and ratings information about skilled care facilities, The Washington Post reported.