Diabetes presents growing problem for nursing homes
Mar 06, 2008
Diabetes is “enormously prevalent” in nursing homes. One out of every four residents over the age of 65 is diagnosed with the disease, according to a new report from the Institute for the Future...
Nursing school admissions continue to rise
Mar 05, 2008
Admission and graduation rates from U.S. nursing schools increased in 2006, according to an annual survey by the National League of Nursing. The poll of diploma- and degree-granting institutions revealed...
Small improvement
Mar 04, 2008
While we’ve seen some unsettling news about the nation’s economic outlook lately, at least one group is remaining bullish: small business owners. According to the Discover Small Business Watch...
Voters oppose Medicare cuts to nursing homes, study finds
Mar 03, 2008
A newly released poll from Zogby International shows that 63% of respondents oppose President Bush’s proposed nursing home Medicare cuts.
Pressure’s on
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2008
Caregivers have been feeling the heat as CMS has started to focus more on wound care prevention in nursing facilities.
Teamsters, SEIU back Obama
Feb 22, 2008
Two powerful unions, one of which represents a large number of nursing home workers, are supporting Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) for president.
CMS to update ‘worst’ nursing home list quarterly, list all names
Feb 13, 2008
All nursing homes on a federal watch list for poor performing facilities will now be publicized on a government Web site, Bush administration officials announced Tuesday.
Elderly smokers lie about their habit, study finds
Feb 11, 2008
Many older adults light up – but they don’t like to admit it.
Ask the nursing expert
Feb 06, 2008
The new year began with a lot of projects in mind — and some are still in mind. Where do I start?
Flush with victories, providers gearing up
By
Liza Berger
Feb 06, 2008
The year started off strong for nursing homes — at least as far as public policy was concerned.