A new study points out that decreasing lengths of stay (LOS), which are compelled largely by managed care and other group entities, are playing havoc with traditional long-term care operations.
CNA medication assistants can reduce staff shortages
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 09, 2018
When facing a shortage of licensed nurses, certified nurse aides trained as medication assistants can serve as a viable alternative, according to a pilot detailed in the Annals of Long Term Care.
Machine learning
By
John Hall
Aug 09, 2018
A fresh era of laundry equipment offers intuitive controls and other innovations
The inevitable is here
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 09, 2018
Staffing is inadequate and erratic at many of the nation’s nursing homes?
A Day in the Life: Quilts honor SNF veterans
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 09, 2018
A Day in the Life: Quilts honor SNF veterans
Southern comfort
By
John Andrews
Aug 09, 2018
Veterans in central Arkansas now have a long-term care option that provides hospitality and stunning views from the porch.
Global sand shortage threatens long-term care
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 09, 2018
Did you know we’re experiencing a global sand shortage right now? Please don’t panic, however. This only affects long-term care if your existing properties or future projects require glass...
4 ways SNFs can redesign care and prepare for PDPM
By
Colleen O'Rourke and Amy Leibensberger
Aug 06, 2018
With the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) set to take effect this October, skilled nursing facilities must change care delivery systems to maximize efficiencies and reimbursement. However, they must...
CMS updates providers on changes coming down the pipeline soon
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 06, 2018
Staffing data for Payroll-Based Journal must be submitted by August 14, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials reminded providers last week.
Close to 1,400 nursing homes lose a rating star due to new staffing info
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 31, 2018
Nearly 1,400 nursing homes have lost star ratings in Nursing Home Compare staffing levels because of inadequate numbers of registered nurses or from a lack of reporting reliable staffing information, signs...