Nursing facilities rank fifth in most dangerous workplaces
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 25, 2013
Nursing facilities are the most dangerous workplace in Maine and the fifth most dangerous workplace in the U.S., according to a new study from an insurance company.
Five factors influence nurse turnover, report suggests
Jun 19, 2009
Up to 5% of a facility’s budget can go toward costs associated with nurse turnover. But there are five factors researchers have identified that could contribute to a reduction in turnover and increase...
Number of nursing home beds, residents decreasing, report finds
Jun 11, 2009
The number of both nursing home beds and nursing home residents in the United States declined between 1999 and 2004, according to the recently released results of the National Nursing Home Survey: 2004...
Satisfaction among nursing home consumers, employees continues to rise, survey finds
May 28, 2009
Nursing home consumers are more satisfied than they have been since 2005. Meanwhile, workforce satisfaction is at its highest level since 2006. That is according to a new survey by the research firm My...
Association disputes findings in recent survey on CNAs in long-term care
May 28, 2009
The American Health Care Association Wednesday took aim at a recent government-issued survey that revealed a high rate of workplace injuries among certified nursing assistants in long-term care. The survey...
More than 50% of nursing home CNAs injured at work last year, some uninsured, new study finds
May 15, 2009
More than half of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) working in nursing homes sustained at least one work-related injury last year. Also, many reported being unable to afford employer-sponsored health...
Ask the nursing expert: dealing with disorderly RNs
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Nurses with degree from unrelated field could improve nursing shortage
Jan 26, 2009
Completing a nursing degree after having finished a degree in another field could present a fast, economical way to help alleviate the growing nursing shortage, according to a recent study.
Nurses often left out of error disclosure process, report finds
Jan 20, 2009
Nurses frequently do not play a role in telling patients about serious medical errors, according to a recently released Joint Commission report.
Report: Uniform standards lacking for nursing home social workers
Jan 06, 2009
Inconsistent state laws and low federal standards have resulted in varying qualification and certification standards for nursing home social workers, according to a recently released report.