Ask the nursing expert … about choosing an EHR system
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
May 01, 2014
With so many electronic health records out there, how do we find the best one for our nurses?
FDA approves DPT vaccine for seniors; shingles vaccine under-utilized
Jul 12, 2011
A new single-dose vaccine that prevents tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) in those older than 65 has been approved, the Food and Drug Administration announced Friday.
Members of Congress ratchet up pressure on nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 03, 2018
Four influential Republican Congressmen sent a letter to federal regulators Tuesday, requesting sweeping answers about the agency’s oversight of nursing homes.
Male urinary symptoms may indicate mortality risk over time
May 03, 2022
Moderate-to-severe male lower urinary tract symptoms are associated with an increased risk of death during long-term follow-up, investigators say.
Reports of COVID-19 false positives not exceeding expectations: HHS official
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 28, 2020
Reports of false positive results from COVID-19 antigen testing devices are not in “excess of expectation,” according to a top official at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Most providers set to get a Medicaid pay raise next year
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 29, 2018
State officials are reporting that Medicaid enrollment stayed flat, year over year, though most are planning for at least moderate increases on spending for nursing homes’ largest source of funding.
Night-shift workers at highest risk for sleep problems, unique CDC study shows
By
Oct 06, 2016
Employees who work night shifts have the highest risk of developing sleep-related problems, according to a first-of-its-kind study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Latest medication disposal system is created by nurse
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 04, 2016
Kitty litter and coffee grounds are among the undesirable materials many long-term care nurses employ to destroy expired or unused medications. Nurse Sherry Day said she knew there had to be a better way.
Medicaid final rule aims to improve access, transparency
By
Nov 12, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its final rule on Medicaid, which will include state requirements to review access plans for beneficiaries.
Dementia care providers struggled with infection control during pandemic, multistate study reveals
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 08, 2022
Assisted living operators found serious challenges in implementing infection prevention and control practices for residents with dementia during the pandemic, according to a new study across seven states.