Surveyors prioritize infection control compliance amid coronavirus outbreak
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 10, 2020
Surveyors will be paying close attention to healthcare providers’ compliance with infection prevention and control policies amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
Staff living with nursing home residents with COVID-19 reduced deaths, cases: study
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Danielle Brown
Aug 18, 2020
Isolating staff members and nursing home residents together is an effective method for reducing coronavirus cases and deaths in long-term care facilities, according to a new study featured in JAMA.
Better patient education will improve readmission rates, patient outcomes: study
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Danielle Brown
Feb 17, 2022
Better resident preparation and communication during the discharge process is the key for skilled nursing facilities hoping to reduce hospital readmissions and produce better outcomes, new study findings...
Providers oppose federal vaccine mandate at state hearing
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 16, 2021
The Missouri Health Care Association came out strongly against the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate during a subcommittee hearing, citing concerns that a large chunk of workers could be lost due to the...
CMS: New RAI manual still on hold
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 07, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will not release an updated version of the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual in the near future, the agency confirmed Thursday.
‘Top to bottom’ review of LTC bureau ordered after months of abuse and neglect claims not investigated
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Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2020
A thorough review of the Illinois Bureau of Long-Term Care is being conducted after the department failed to properly process and investigate abuse and neglect complaints at facilities for about three...
Skilled nursing companies rank high in ‘Best Workplaces’ ratings
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Danielle Brown
Aug 24, 2021
Senior Living Properties, Trilogy Health Services and Legacy Healthcare were among the large skilled nursing providers earning top rankings in this year’s Fortune Best Workplaces for Aging Services lists.
Providers warn states of possible coronavirus outbreaks at SNFs
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 15, 2020
States could face a surge of coronavirus outbreaks at long-term care facilities as cases spike across the country and officials begin easing visitor restrictions at nursing homes.
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.