A month-long special campaign to bolster the long-term care workforce began Thursday and will extend through the rest of September.
First NHSN webinar on COVID-19 vaccination reporting changes is Monday
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 22, 2023
The national reporting system for nursing homes to submit COVID-19 vaccination data has set webinar dates to review important changes to the system.
Prep for new MDS 3.0 hits a new gear
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 25, 2023
Providers will look to next week, and the ensuing weeks leading up to Oct. 1, as prime time to prepare for new provisions in the overhauled MDS 3.0 assessment tool.
CMS details on staff, possible surveyor vaccine mandates looming
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 26, 2021
ons in the week ahead.
New May 13 McKnight’s Online Forum on COVID-19 strategies
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2020
Long-term care providers will get a chance to learn about more ways to deal successfully with the new coronavirus at another special McKnight’s Online Forum on Wednesday, May 13.
12th McKnight’s Online Forum arrives Thursday
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 18, 2021
Leading experts on providing quality long-term care amid COVID-19 conditions will again highlight the 12th McKnight’s Online Forum on Thursday.
Countdown to tougher hazardous waste rules
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James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2019
Now that the calendar has turned to August, providers better be making sure they’re ready for a change this month in hazardous waste handling, experts warn. The new rule was promulgated by the Environmental...
Mother’s Day kicks off annual Skilled Nursing Care Week
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James M. Berklan
May 06, 2022
Skilled nursing operators will celebrate — and be celebrated — during National Skilled Nursing Care Week, from Sunday through May 14 this year.
McKnight’s wishes all a healthy, reflective Thanksgiving week
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 19, 2021
As the calendar flips toward Thanksgiving week, the entire McKnight’s staff would like to wish all of our readers a restive, healthy, happy holiday.
Provders will be glued to results Tuesday
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2018
With the prospect of renewed attacks on Medicaid funding and potential further cuts to the Affordable Care Act on the line, providers will surely be among those glued to election results Tuesday night....