SNF fined $120,000 for not notifying doctor of resident’s heart attack
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Jan 11, 2017
An Illinois skilled nursing facility is facing nearly $120,000 in state and federal fines after health officials said it failed to notify a doctor of a resident’s heart attack.
ACA repeal may not harm providers but replacement could, leader says
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Jan 05, 2017
Nursing home providers are unlikely to see any earth-shattering changes should the Affordable Care Act be repealed, as promised by President-elect Donald Trump. But some of the options being floated as...
Court shuts down provider’s request for review of case that led to $33,000 fine
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Dec 21, 2016
A Texas skilled nursing facility won’t receive a review of a decision from the Department of Health and Human Services that levied a nearly $33,000 civil monetary penalty.
Nurses rank as most trusted profession for 15th straight year
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Dec 20, 2016
Healthcare providers have taken the top three spots on a poll rating honesty and ethical standards among different professions.
LTC-acquired pressure injury rates up in recent years, survey shows
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Dec 16, 2016
The prevalence of pressure injuries acquired in long-term care facilities has risen in recent years, according to the findings of the International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence survey.
Nativity statues stolen from Little Sisters of the Poor facility
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Dec 15, 2016
A Rhode Island skilled nursing and senior living facility operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor is asking for the public’s help after statues were stolen from its nativity scene.
Many high-need patients missing out on help with ADLs, report shows
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Dec 09, 2016
The majority of high-need patients in the United States who require help with activities of daily living do not have enough support, a new report shows.
AHCA’s resident satisfaction surveys endorsed by National Quality Forum
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Dec 08, 2016
Three resident satisfaction measures developed by the American Health Care Association have received an endorsement from the National Quality Forum, the provider group announced Wednesday.
GAO wants nursing homes’ Five-Star Ratings more consumer-friendly, possibly with resident satisfaction...
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Dec 08, 2016
Changes to providers’ online ratings may be on the horizon under recommendations published Tuesday by the Government Accountability Office.
CMS: New survey merges two processes
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Dec 06, 2016
The new survey process for skilled nursing facilities is expected to be made more efficient by drawing on the strengths of two existing processes, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials said...