With December nearing its end, we took the opportunity to see which blog postings at mcknights.com were the most popular with McKnight’s Long-Term Care News readers in 2020. This list details some of...
You’re probably guilty of too much documentation
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Jun 18, 2013
Is it time for a diet? Not a food diet, but a documentation diet. I’ve written previous blogs about documentation quick tips, top 10 reasons for denials, and so on. But, how many of you are guilty...
Union avoidance – press the ‘Easy’ button
By
Tom Zigray
Mar 08, 2011
Unions now represent less than 7% of the private industry workforce in the United States. It is imperative that unions take immediate action to rebuild their membership. That is exactly what unions are...
Restraint alternatives: Balancing act
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 05, 2005
Providers are cautiously finding ways to treat residents who have been untethered by nursing home reform, bringing new challenges.
Experts question effectiveness of LTC coronavirus vaccination plans
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 24, 2020
Some experts are doubting how successful the federal government’s COVID-19 vaccination plans for long-term care facilities will be, citing concerns about the strategy for workers and potential side effects.
Virtual reality can improve gait among those with MCI
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 06, 2019
Past research has shown that older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and low performance in attention and executive function are more likely to experience gait slowing, instability and future...
Nursing home nurse misidentified as Powerball winner
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 15, 2016
It sounded as if a long-term care fairy tale had come to life: A senior registered nurse at a California nursing home wins part of the biggest lottery jackpot in history — and she does it through the...
Bill could limit HUD mortgage insurance for low-rated SNFs
By
Oct 23, 2015
Nursing homes’ eligibility for federal mortgage insurance could become dependent on their quality ratings under legislation proposed this week.
Nursing facility agrees to $97,500 Disability Act settlement
By
Jul 22, 2015
A Virginia long-term care provider reached a settlement this week after complaints that it discriminated against deaf relatives of one of its residents, the Department of Justice has announced.
CMS-funded program to reduce hospitalizations shows promise after year one, researchers say
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 09, 2015
A federally funded project to reduce avoidable hospitalizations of nursing home residents got off to a strong start in its first year, according to recently published findings.