The federal website that informs consumers about specific nursing homes has “considerable” knowledge gaps, a pair of prominent Harvard University researchers asserted recently.
McKnight’s new Pinnacle Awards honor sector’s long-time professionals
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 07, 2022
The new McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards program is now accepting nominations to honor industry professionals who have had a long-time impact on the sector.
Best of the Best: McKnight’s announces inaugural Pinnacle Award winners
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 13, 2022
Thirty top industry veterans who have set new standards, driven change and inspired others have been named to the inaugural class of McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards winners, organizers announced Monday.
Feds praise quality initiative results
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 10, 2005
The federal government’s Nursing Home Quality Initiative has been a success in several areas, although clear or positive results are not apparent for many criteria, health officials declared at a...
The case for social media — and keeping control
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 10, 2018
Using the likes of Facebook, Twitter, et. al. is about creating and controlling your own message. It’s about time more providers discovered this.
Report shows improvement, but agency has some doubts
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 04, 2016
Nursing home operators received good marks in a recent General Accountability Office report, if they’re to be believed. The numbers, that is.
Improved data luring investors into sector
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 08, 2005
There’s been no better time in recent history to buy or finance a long-term care facility, according to experts. That’s good news for providers.
Providers worried about CMS pace on new MDS materials
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 09, 2022
Skilled nursing operators were happily surprised in September with an early draft of MDS revisions, but ever since it’s been a slog getting more information.
How to cut nursing home antibiotics by one-fourth? Give them more attention
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 25, 2019
Training modules, deeper communication efforts, an annual report and increased medical director attention are how nursing homes can significantly reduce antibiotic use
Pre-registration urged for Dec. 11 CMS call on PDPM
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 29, 2018
To help providers prepare for the new Patient-Driven Payment Model, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is hosting an informational call at 3 p.m. ET on December 11.