Researchers’ app finally lets nursing homes and hospitals talk the same info-sharing language
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 18, 2023
In an attempt to reduce rehospitalizations, researchers have developed a new app that allows hospitals to speak the same language as the nursing homes receiving their newly discharged patients.
McKnight’s Workforce Development Forum
Feb 13, 2024
This event kicks off at Tuesday, February 13 @ 10:30 am ET
Your key to a better future rests here. How? Glad you asked.
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 15, 2023
Other than a few sports teams, I’m not a big cat fan. Never have been. Grew up with dogs and that suited me just fine.
Meet the providers who already would satisfy the nursing home staffing mandate
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 14, 2023
There were few silver linings to be found In the nursing home staffing proposal earlier this year. But a detailed examination of the rule and continued review of federal data show there is reason to hope...
Easy to implement infection prevention and control strategies during the holidays in LTC facilities
By
Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, DrPH, CIC
Dec 12, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services released a report in January of this year showing that more than 1,000 long-term care facilities in the United States had COVID-19 infection rates of 75% or...
Hopeful aging: Does it exist?
By
Julie Thorson
Dec 07, 2023
As we grow older, does our capacity to be hopeful diminish? Turning 50 this year opened many doors for me. Turning 40 seemed confusing and somewhat depressing. Looking back, I wasn’t ready to accept...
The introduction of a Senate bill intended to block the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from implementing its proposed nursing home staffing mandate was met roundly with applause from providers...
No wonder he left Congress
By
John O'Connor
Dec 05, 2023
If it seems like it’s silly season again in Washington, maybe that’s because it is. Congress can take a bow.
Need a fresh survey strategy? CMS lays out 3
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 05, 2023
CMS officials have delivered an early gift to help providers like you map out where they should focus their compliance efforts — not just for 2024, but for 2025 as well.
First subtraction, now additions: Diversicare CEO Steve Nee on rebuilding the brand
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 04, 2023
Two years after becoming a private company, Tennessee-based Diversicare is a leaner organization, and one ready to take on new opportunities, CEO Steve Nee says.