AHCA members have decreased antipsychotic use by more than 37%
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 03, 2018
Skilled nursing facilities have achieved sizable decreases in the use of antipsychotics in the past seven years, the American Health Care Association announced Tuesday.
2018 elections could have big implications for nursing homes’ biggest source of funding, experts say
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 20, 2018
Voters heading to the polls this fall could have a huge hand in the future funding for the skilled nursing industry.
Learn about avoiding email hacks and other cyber problems at Online Expo
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 13, 2018
Ohio Living announced last week that it discovered an unauthorized third-party gained access to its employee email accounts. It’s a good reminder for providers to examine their systems for email, records...
LTC analysts give 6 survival strategies for skilled nursing
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
An investment firm with vast expertise in long-term care is recommending six strategies that nursing homes can pursue to battle shrinking margins.
Deadlines fast approaching for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 15, 2019
The early deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program is Friday.
State may slash education rules for nursing home administrators and even they cry ‘foul’
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 14, 2018
The state of Pennsylvania is considering easing education requirements for nursing home leaders, despite opposition from both providers and patients.
Nursing home administrator salaries inch up 2.14%
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 23, 2018
Nursing home administrators working in continuing care retirement communities saw their pay nudge upward ever so slightly this year, according to a new survey.
Can nursing home forbid workers from speaking Spanish on duty? Employees say ‘no’
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 07, 2018
A handful of Spanish-speaking employees is fighting back, after the Pennsylvania nursing home that employs them told workers they could not use their lengua materna (native tongue) on the job, even during...
Nurse aides at CCRCs receive 3.35% pay bump
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 19, 2018
Salaries for certified nurse aides at continuing care retirement communities have taken a healthy jump upward, according to a new survey.
Congress investigating alleged poor care at VA nursing homes
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 18, 2018
The House of Representatives is launching an investigation into alleged poor care at Veterans Affairs nursing homes, after a newspaper exposé pulled the curtain back on the issue.