Berries, mixed foods may raise Listeria risk for LTC facilities, outbreak analysis finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 19, 2021
Long-term care facilities may be susceptible to listeriosis outbreaks, investigators say. These infections tend to crop up as single but severe cases over a prolonged time period.
Passing the smell test
Jan 30, 2008
Birchwood Laboratories has introduced two new products that provide a sanitary solution for incontinence cleansing and management. B-SURE Perineal Wash and B-SURE Odor Eliminator are products help operators...
OSHA plans nursing home inspections
Nov 08, 2011
Roughly 300 nursing homes can expect inspections by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, according to one of the latest agency directives aimed at long-term care providers.
Advocates laud Elder Justice Act
Apr 17, 2008
The Elder Justice Act (HR 1783) received a heap of accolades from senior care advocates and industry representatives at a hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday.
CMS adds information for nursing homes on Five-Star system, RAC to Web site
May 26, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced a number of updates to its Web site. These include new information about the Five-Star rating system for nursing homes, which will become available...
Peanut plant owner knew product was tainted, e-mails show
Feb 13, 2009
The owner of a Georgia peanut processing plant knew he was shipping salmonella-tainted products, according to evidence presented at a congressional hearing this week.
CDC releases norovirus gastroenteritis guidelines
May 13, 2011
In response to increasing reports of norovirus gastroenteritis infections and outbreaks in healthcare settings, including nursing homes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidelines...
More COVID funding for nursing homes a ‘top priority’ for Biden’s pick to be HHS chief
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 24, 2021
Additional COVID-19 relief funding for nursing home providers would be a “top priority” for President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Titanic survivor sells mementos to pay for nursing home costs
Oct 20, 2008
A 96-year-old survivor of the infamous Titanic ship is selling memorabilia from the trip to pay her nursing home bills.
Antibiotics use spiked in nursing homes early in pandemic, studies find
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 16, 2021
Nursing homes saw a big jump in certain antibiotic prescriptions early in the pandemic, and more than half of hospitalized COVID-19 patients received antibiotics in the first six months, researchers say.