New treatment may prevent antibiotic-resistant facility ‘superbugs’
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 02, 2016
A first-of-its-kind treatment to prevent bacterial skin infections could play a vital role in the fight against “superbugs” in healthcare facilities, a new study finds.
New York nursing home sues AG over blocked sale
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 01, 2016
The controversial pending sale of a Harlem nursing home has led its owners to sue the state attorney general.
Healthcare foundations join forces to address high-need, high-cost patients
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 29, 2016
Five national healthcare foundations have formed a new collaboration to help improve care options for chronically ill patients.
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...
SNF owner arrested for stealing from residents to pay facility’s debts
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 25, 2016
A California nursing home owner was arrested Thursday after an investigation revealed he had stolen thousands of dollars from more than 50 residents to cover the facility’s debts.
Officials face scrutiny after SNF employee shares photo of deceased resident on Snapchat
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 21, 2016
A former resident care worker has been fired by Canadian health officials for sharing on Snapchat a photo of a deceased resident at a government-run long-term care home.
Facility fined, employee fired after misread advance directive leads to resident’s death
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 19, 2016
An Illinois nursing home has been cited and fined $25,000 after nursing staff failed to follow an advance directive regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation, resulting in the death of a resident.
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.
Man sues SNF after ceiling collapses on him
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 07, 2016
A former nursing home patient is seeking $100,000 in damages after a ceiling fell on him at a Wyoming care facility.