‘Pressure Ulcer Prevention Day’ brings special offerings
Nov 14, 2014
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel is leading efforts to observe a “worldwide” pressure ulcer prevention day on Thursday. The objective is to increase awareness for pressure ulcer prevention...
OIG: Firm can’t be only supplier to SNF
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2011
A skilled nursing facility should not use a medical supply company as an exclusive supplier in order to get lower prices, according to an advisory opinion from the Office of the Inspector General.
National rankings put officials on hot seat
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2008
Federal regulators have put themselves on the spot as a result of their new five-star rating system for nursing homes.
Nursing home evacuation guidelines unveiled at Hurricane Summit
May 09, 2008
Attendees at the Hurricane Summit in Orlando this week released new criteria for the safe evacuation of nursing home residents in the event of a natural disaster.
Yoga may help prevent falls in elderly women
Apr 16, 2008
Women over 65 may be able to find a new balance in their lives through a certain kind of yoga, and at the same time reduce their risk of falls.
Report: Part D bills would pinch providers
Mar 28, 2008
Legislation that requires Medicare Part D plans to pay pharmacists within 14 days could take money away from nursing homes and Medicare Advantage plans, according to the Pharmaceutical Care Management...
Providers contribute to hurricane relief efforts
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 02, 2005
Long-term care associations are calling on members to contribute to relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
FDA panel to review drug that prevents vision loss in elderly patients
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 27, 2004
An advisory panel for the FDA today will review findings on Macugen, an experimental drug injected into the eye to prevent vision loss.
Nurses modify meds as ‘necessary evil’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 08, 2018
A study of geriatric care nurses found that many still crush medications, split doses or otherwise modify orally administered medicines — a practice they see as helping patients with swallowing difficulties,...
NY law adds workplace violence protection for healthcare workers
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Nov 24, 2015
New York has passed a new law giving the same anti-violence protections to healthcare workers already given to firefighters, emergency medical technicians and registered nurses.