Providers laud CMS decision to delay survey fines one year
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2017
Nursing home groups say they are grateful that regulators heard their concerns about new changes to survey requirements and softened the blow.
Workforce woes seen worsening
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 10, 2023
One in three skilled nursing operators in a recent industry survey said their workforce levels worsened over the previous year.
CMS: Provider results rising
By
James M. Berklan
May 04, 2016
A new release of data by federal regulators shows nursing home operators are improving.
Survey: Facility satisfaction rises among LTC consumers
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2008
New research finds that 82% of long-term care consumers say they are satisfied with their facility. It marks a 2% rise compared to a year earlier among residents and family members describing their levels...
RN, LPN salaries on the rise
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 06, 2017
Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses are seeing notable pay increases, but gender equity is lagging, according to a new survey.
Infection campaign seeks help
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 06, 2016
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention wants nursing homes to volunteer for three years of surveys as part of a campaign to tackle healthcare-associated infections.
Cuts will force belt tightening
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2012
Many skilled nursing operators taking part in a new survey said they planned to lay off employees, slash benefits and delay building plans due to looming or recent Medicare and Medicaid cuts.
Genworth: SNF room charges rise 5.5%
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 06, 2017
Annual nursing home charges have continued to rise at a healthy clip, fueled by higher labor costs and federal rules that drive sicker patients downstream quicker.
Admins, DONs see pay jumps
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 05, 2016
Salaries for nursing home administrators spiked 3.8% this year, when comparing facilities taking part in the nation’s biggest survey in both 2015 and 2016.
Many nurses like the boss better than the big wheels
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2008
While much of the attention of the most recent My InnerView national satisfaction survey focused on generally positive resident and family views, responses from workers also pointed out areas of concern...