Webinar to focus on skin tear prevention, treatment
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 11, 2016
Providers can learn about recent classification updates and new treatment strategies for skin tears during a caregiving-focused webinar on August 19.
Registration open for Medicare data conference call
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 04, 2016
The Medicare Learning Network will discuss how Medicare data elements can be used to measure care development during a conference call on August 31.
Super Tuesday webinar to focus on Section GG
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 28, 2016
With changes to the MDS form right around the corner, national expert Leah Klusch will lead attendees at an August 9 McKnight’s webinar webinar on the newly added MDS section: GG — Functional Abilities...
OIG: Most states not screening Medicaid providers properly
By
Phil Brahm
May 26, 2016
A majority of states have failed to implement risk-based screenings for Medicaid providers, according to a recent report by the Office of Inspector General.
NAHCA conference kicks off Wednesday
By
Phil Brahm
May 26, 2016
The National Association of Health Care Assistants’ annual two-day conference kicks off on Wednesday in Des Moines, IA.
More prep for end-of-life care
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 06, 2016
Nearly half of California nursing home residents have engaged in end-of-life planning, according to a new study.
Pioneer Network national conference nearing
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 14, 2016
Preparations are underway for The Pioneer Network’s annual conference, which is set to be held July 31 to Aug. 3 in New Orleans
Report weighs pros and cons of considering social-risk factors for value-based purchasing
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 14, 2016
Social risk factors could be taken into account in Medicare’s value-based payment program, according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
NADONA conference kicks off Sunday
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 23, 2016
The National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care will open its 29th annual conference Sunday in Austin, TX.
CDC seeks approval of HAI survey for nursing homes
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 01, 2016
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called for three years of surveys in volunteering nursing homes to tackle healthcare-associated infections.