Study: Amino acid linked to cognitive decline in older adults
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Haymarket Media
Oct 07, 2005
An amino acid that is tied to heart disease and stroke might be associated with lower mental functioning, according to new data.
The study found that for people over 60, increasing levels of homocysteine...
News analysis: Admin, DON salaries reach new heights
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James M. Berklan
Sep 09, 2005
Median annual salaries for nursing home administrators, directors of nursing and many other top management positions didn’t just crawl past last year’s record highs. In numerous instances,...
Infection control feature: Taking control
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James M. Berklan
Sep 09, 2005
Nursing homes face a multitude of infection control challenges, and the job isn’t going to get less complicated any time soon.
Wound care feature: Prevent defense
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Liza Berger
Sep 09, 2005
Better care, better products may prove to be a nursing facility’s best weapons in the long-term fight against wound care expenses.
60 Seconds with… Diane Newman, Co-Director, Penn Center for Continence and Pelvic Health
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Haymarket Media
Sep 09, 2005
Q: The changes to F-Tag 315 (incontinence and catheters) have been called tougher than the pressure ulcers tag. Would you agree?
A: I think it’s going to be tough for some providers. Many providers...
Study: Older adults stay busy
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Haymarket Media
Sep 09, 2005
Seniors are active in their respective communities, new research indicates.
Study: Healthcare no. 2 issue of importance to public
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Haymarket Media
Aug 31, 2005
Healthcare is more important than the economy, according to Americans taking part in a new poll. Respondents said healthcare is now the second most important problem for the government to address. It moved...
Facilities’ RN staffing drops by 25%, warns citizens group
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Haymarket Media
Aug 22, 2005
The average number of registered nurse-hours at nursing homes dropped by 25% from 1998 to 2004, according to a study touted by the National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. The study’s...
Study says employer healthcare costs to rise 12% next year
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Haymarket Media
Aug 17, 2005
Employers’ health costs may rise at a rate quintuple the U.S. inflation rate next year, according to an analysis by benefits consultant Hewitt Associates.
Providers balk at CMS’ proposed flu vaccination rule
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Haymarket Media
Aug 16, 2005
Nursing home operators are saying “Not so fast!” to federal health officials over the government’s rush to mandate flu and pneumonia vaccinations for all nursing home residents.