Realistic recovery: skilled nursing providers must keep patients hopeful yet realistic about their goals
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2009
Rehab providers struggle with their clients’ desire to go home and also the reality that progress takes time and does not always result in a return ticket
Editor’s Desk: Proud to say it: McKnight’s wins top honors from ASHPE
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2009
The website you are viewing has just been awarded Best Online News Section for the second year in a row by the annual ASHPE Awards.
Researchers discuss common therapies that may cause health problems in seniors
Jun 03, 2009
Two therapies commonly prescribed to seniors carry some significant risks, according to reports presented in Chicago during this week’s Digestive Disease Week.
CMS releases draft version of MDS 3.0 for nursing homes
May 12, 2009
A draft version of the new MDS 3.0 for nursing homes and long-term care facilities was posted Monday on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Web site.
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News named Publication of the Year, wins Gold for Best Online News Section
May 05, 2009
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News was named the nation’s best healthcare publication on Monday by the American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors (ASHPE). It earned Publication of the Year...
CMS releases implementation timeline for MDS 3.0
Apr 20, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Friday released the timeline for MDS 3.0. This comes one week after the agency published a timeline and then pulled it off the site.
KCI markets dressing kit for diabetic wound care
Mar 10, 2009
KCI has announced the launch of its new V.A.C. GranuFoam Bridge Dressing Kit. The product is designed to protect intact skin around chronic wounds.
Good for business
Oct 20, 2008
ACP’s integrated clinical programs provide the therapeutic modalities, treatment protocols and therapist training required to improve care for residents facing greater clinical challenges.