UKG, ADP top provider-used timekeeping, payroll services
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Amy Novotney
Apr 01, 2022
Approximately one-third of long-term care operators responding to a recent survey indicated they outsource their timekeeping and payroll services, whereas 67% of providers still do not, according to specialty...
Time to incentivize health IT used by nursing homes: study
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Amy Novotney
Nov 11, 2022
When it comes to communicating electronically with external clinical partners, most nursing homes are not yet up to speed, according to a survey by investigators at the Columbia School of Nursing.
Here’s how elders want you to talk to them about deprescribing: survey
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Amy Novotney
Apr 16, 2021
Earlier this year, researchers found that most nursing home residents are open to a deprescribing plan, particularly if it is proposed by their physician. Now, a new study suggests that how physicians...
Interoperability key in earning post-acute referrals: study
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Amy Novotney
Jun 09, 2023
Every US hospital and physician entity says it is important for skilled nursing facilities to have a basic level of interoperability, such as electronic health records, to earn their referrals, according...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Sept. 9
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Amy Novotney
Sep 09, 2021
Two in 5 vaccinated seniors still don’t feel comfortable socializing with unvaccinated grandchildren: survey … Chronic kidney disease may be overestimated in seniors … Just 1 in 5 very sick older...
Burnout epidemic sparks plan to boost HC worker well-being
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Amy Novotney
Dec 05, 2022
Creating a culture of well-being and providing mental healthcare for nursing home staff is a powerful tool for not only helping residents but attracting and retaining employees, a National Academy report...
Employers turn to new wellness benefits for staff stress relief
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Amy Novotney
Jul 07, 2023
Benchmark Senior Living, which operates continuing care retirement communities and skilled nursing facilities throughout the Northeast, has announced a partnership with Spring Health, a virtual mental...
Most elders use sleep meds, but only half discuss use with their doctors: study
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Amy Novotney
Nov 05, 2021
Older adults frequently use medication to treat sleep difficulties, but only about half discuss it with their physicians, study results presented at Psych Congress 2021 this week found. In fact, the majority...
Working sick, at night rachets up staff distress
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Amy Novotney
Jun 09, 2023
Workers without paid sick leave (3.9%) were more likely to experience serious psychological distress than those with paid sick leave, the CDC found.
Nurses thinking about suicide more than others: study finds
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Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2021
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began, nurses were at higher risk for suicidal ideation compared to other U.S. workers, according to a study out of the Mayo Clinic.