Limit on immigrant visas would hurt nursing homes, LeadingAge says
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 24, 2018
Skilled nursing providers and hospitals are teaming up to oppose a legislative change they say would only exacerbate the healthcare industry’s staffing issues.
Finding loose change
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 05, 2017
There are many ways to improve efficiency, keep staff happy and save money in the laundry room. Providers just have to look for them — and read this article
Short stays may be driving up Americans’ nursing home needs, study finds
By
Aug 29, 2017
Recent increases in the percentage of short nursing home stays may lead to a higher amount of Americans requiring skilled nursing care than previously estimated, a new study shows.
Pay-for-performance project draws mixed reviews
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 31, 2006
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans to launch a pay-for-performance demonstration project this year among 200 to 250 nursing homes. While nursing home advocates praised parts of the project,...
McKnight’s experts tell what’s ahead
By
Haymarket Media
Dec 17, 2005
Fearless forecasts about what to look forward to in five key areas
New York bans mandatory overtime for nurses
Aug 19, 2008
Another state is putting limits on the numbers of hours nurses have to work. New York Gov. David Paterson (D) recently signed legislation banning mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical...
Researchers identify key characteristics of hospitals’ preferred skilled nursing partners
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 20, 2018
With the advent of bundled payment programs and accountable care organizations, hospitals are forming tighter bonds with skilled nursing facilities across the country. But are these “preferred providers”...
Also in the News for Thursday, July 12
Jul 12, 2018
Last ASC exec receives probation … VA Secretary nominee clears hurdle on way to confirmation … Nursing home fined after short-staffing leads to hungry residents … State lawmakers sue...
DONs most stressed over staff issues, long-term care survey suggests
Nov 20, 2008
Staff recruitment and retention issues are the biggest headaches for directors of nursing. That is according to the latest edition of the Senior Care Digest Interdisciplinary Report released this week.
Rehabilitation Feature: The short view
By
Liza Berger
Apr 11, 2007
Despite pressure from hospitals and potential Medicare cuts, more providers are attracted to short-term therapy services.