Researchers excited about SNF innovations to address ‘chaotic’ hospital transitions
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 29, 2018
The transition from hospital to skilled nursing facility continues to frequently be rushed and “chaotic,” new research results show. But SNFs are also starting to implement new systems to address the...
Upcoming HIPAA audits to use harsher investigative tools
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 29, 2018
Providers need to start tightening the screws on their privacy and security programs because scrutiny is about to get a little harsher.
Genesis leads in new analysis of nursing home chains
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 26, 2018
Eight of the top 10 top nursing home operators are based in the states of New York and Pennsylvania, with Genesis continuing to command the market, according to a new analysis of the nation’s nursing...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Oct. 24
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 24, 2018
LeadingAge launches new Center for Managed Care Solutions & Innovations … Study finds common use of antipsychotics ineffective for delirium … Administrator apologizes for not immediately informing...
Provider honors employee commitment with giant checks
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 24, 2018
An Illinois provider is taking a page from Publishers Clearing House to honor loyal employees.
Avoid performing CPR on a dead resident, earn an F-tag
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 22, 2018
A Minnesota nursing home has been cited for neglect after four nurses failed to perform CPR on a resident, even though the resident appeared to have been dead for several hours.
AHCA’s Parkinson blasts study on end-of-life rehab in ‘The Hill’ op-ed
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 22, 2018
The chief of the leading long-term care association is slamming a new study on high-intensity rehab performed on nursing home residents at the end of their life.
Safety agency launches program to help skilled nursing, other professions address workplace injuries
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 19, 2018
Nursing assistant is one of the more dangerous professions, but a government safety agency hopes to change that.
Skilled nursing providers can’t remain independent; integration a ‘must,’ new leadership survey...
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 18, 2018
While skilled nursing leaders seemingly have an appetite for risk, they’re not looking to sit at the dinner table alone, according to a new poll.
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 18
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 18, 2018
Jury convicts ex-nursing home employees of misdemeanors in alarm-fatigue death … Hospital association urges CMS to expand access to SNF 3-day waiver … One-third of informal LTC givers neglecting own...