Provider gives nurses from hurricane-hit Puerto Rico a fresh start
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Dec 06, 2017
A North Carolina skilled nursing provider has found a win-win solution for its staffing woes by offering jobs to nurses struggling to find work in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.
Profile: Steve Fleming
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 02, 2017
While Steve Fleming refers to it as “a hobby that went out of control,” he has no doubt that being a college football official has taught him great lessons.
Drug services under scrutiny
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 22, 2004
As long-term care facilities continue to grapple with controlling the escalating costs of medications for residents, some are finding that drug formularies provide mixed results.
Bill could limit HUD mortgage insurance for low-rated SNFs
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Oct 23, 2015
Nursing homes’ eligibility for federal mortgage insurance could become dependent on their quality ratings under legislation proposed this week.
‘Reboot’ health information program to achieve better acute, post-acute care coordination,...
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 18, 2013
The federal program to encourage adoption of health information technology is seriously troubled and should be reexamined, according to a report released Wednesday by six Republican senators.
Former nurse raped by supervisor sues SNF, parent company
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Mar 08, 2017
A former nurse at a Colorado skilled nursing facility has filed a lawsuit alleging that she was raped by a supervisor whose history of sexual harassment was known when he was hired.
A new kind of rest home: relaxing in the dementia ward
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Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2010
A new dementia unit at a CCRC in Massachusetts has helped residents feel more relaxed and at home in their surroundings
Reader poll: What do you do to unwind after a long shift at your facility?
Jun 08, 2018
“I go home and I walk my black lab, Luke. He’s very happy to see me and usually after a long day at work, most people aren’t always that friendly to you, as the boss. But, no, when you go...
Lexington Health Network named Innovator of the Year
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 10, 2017
Innovating in telemedicine has been a priority of Lexington Health Network in Lombard, IL, for the past five years. Its dedication has resulted in the Innovator of the Year Gold Award in the McKnight’s...
How to do it… Evaluating and choosing IT
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John Hall
Mar 05, 2017
Information technology evaluation and selection can be intimidating. But as seasoned IT professionals advise, a thorough and thoughtful process — from developing a roadmap to vetting prospective partners...