Because of the new Five-Star Ratings, it’s even more imperative that nursing homes handle surveys with the utmost care.
Survey: Electronic health records worth the risks
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 30, 2007
About 3 in 5 adults surveyed think the risks of using electronic health records are outweighed by their potential benefits.
Survey: Employer healthcare costs continue to rise
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 27, 2006
The cost of employer-based health coverage rose 6.1% in 2006, according to a new employer survey. Labor is a dominant cost for nursing home operators.
Senators introduce transparency bill and GAO report revealing under-funded survey system
Mar 20, 2009
A new Government Accountability Office report shows that the survey and certification system lacks the funding necessary to keep pace with its oversight responsibilities. Sens. Charles Grassley (R-IA)...
Editors’ Blog: Nursing home survey system a big story
Aug 18, 2008
AAHSA’s recommendation to re-evaluate the survey and certification process resonated with the long-term care community.
Stroke survivors unaware of therapy options for spastic muscles, survey finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 08, 2013
Many stroke survivors don’t know about the therapy options that can address spastic muscles, which is a common and often disabling condition, according to a recent survey.
Grave concerns about Alzheimer’s, high lack of knowledge, report shows
Jul 21, 2011
The vast majority of adults would see a doctor if they experienced the kind of confusion or memory problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and would encourage a loved one to do the same, according...
Nursing-home study: Inspection system ‘broken and can’t be fixed’
Aug 13, 2008
A leading nursing-home association is calling for an independent panel to come up with new methods for overseeing nursing facilities. The association’s task force issued 31 recommendations Tuesday,...
Assisted living and SNF costs are up, home care costs stay flat, study reports
May 12, 2011
Average charges for living in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities, increased by healthy amounts in 2011, while in-home care costs stayed relatively the same,...
Majority of nursing home “customers” recommend their facility
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 21, 2006
Results of a new customer satisfaction survey indicate most residents and family members of residents in nursing homes are satisfied with their facility.