Most residents, families and workers would recommend their nursing home, survey finds
Jul 14, 2010
When it comes to their nursing home, a large majority of consumers and workers would be willing to recommend their facility to others, according to the results of a new survey.
CMS to hold conference call on new nursing home five-star rating system
Jun 23, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be hosting an “Open Door Forum” on Tuesday (tomorrow) to discuss, among other issues, the new five-star rating system for nursing homes.
Registration open for NASL winter legislative, regulatory conference
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 10, 2021
The Past, Present & Future of Post-Acute and Long Term Care” is the theme of the NASL 2022 Winter Legislative & Regulatory Conference, which will be held Feb. 7-9 in Washington.
New rule hindering suits against nursing homes goes unnoticed
Feb 25, 2009
A recent article in The Washington Post sheds light on a quietly enacted last-minute Bush policy that hinders the prosecution of cases against nursing homes.
Chance of nursing home admission rises after death of spouse
Jun 02, 2008
Seniors are three times as likely to enter a nursing home after the death of a spouse, according to a new report.
CMS: National Provider Identifier relief payments may be available
Jun 03, 2008
Healthcare and Medicare providers that experience financial woes as a result of the new National Provider Identifier standard may qualify for advance or accelerated payments, according to the Centers for...
Comments sought on draft compliance guidance
Apr 17, 2008
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General has recently released the new draft compliance guidance for nursing homes.
New law imposes stricter transparency requirements on California nursing homes
Oct 14, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed into law a bill that increases transparency requirements for nursing homes in California.
How to build a successful rehab program
By
Christopher M. Bird
Mar 25, 2010
There are 10 essential steps to developing a top-notch rehabilitation program. Hiring quality people, developing specialized rehab programs and keeping your customers happy are a few.
OIG: Nearly all nursing homes violated federal standards in 2007
Sep 30, 2008
More than nine out of 10 nursing homes in the United States last year were cited for violating federal health and safety standards, according to a report released Monday by the Department of Health and...