Ride to live, live to ride: Pine Point residents enjoy sunny sidecar trips
By
Joe Bush
Sep 28, 2022
Residents at Pine Point Center in Scarborough, ME, got the opportunity to be wild when recreation director Belinda Bantly set up a day of motorcycle rides earlier this month.
How a long-term care operator used immigrant program to overcome chronic staff shortages
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 18, 2021
Instead of waiting for solutions from state and federal health officials, a Chicago long-term care provider has taken its staffing shortage crisis into its own hands by reaching overseas for help.
Evidence grows for benefits of digital contact tracing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2020
A digital contact tracing simulation reduced long-term care COVID-19 cases by 52% more than when using screening and other manual control efforts.
Wireless technology, home health expected to grow in seniors care and housing, survey finds
May 26, 2009
Operators of senior living communities believe that “smart home” technology and wireless connectivity will help to attract residents within the next five years. Other specialty areas predicted...
Democrats seek to pass bioterrorism bill by Christmas
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2006
Democrats hope to pass a bill that would reauthorize a law related to bioterrorism and disease outbreak preparedness through 2011.
Flooring getting firm footing
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 24, 2004
When Loveland Good Samaritan Retirement Village decided to replace its worn, outdated vinyl composite tile flooring in the dining room and corridors, the Loveland, CO-based provider knew that examining...
RF Technologies releases revamped call stations
May 08, 2013
RF Technologies® has released a newly designed line of nurse and emergency call stations.
BREAKING: CMS increases oversight of nursing home survey process and expands nursing home visitation...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Danielle Brown
Nov 12, 2021
Nursing homes should allow visitation for residents “at all times,” while state surveyors received steps on how to address a backlog of complaint and recertification surveys under two separate memos...
Compliance with confidence
By
Steven Littlehale
Feb 16, 2012
Undergoing the annual survey and certification process and demonstrating compliance with federal and requirements are a critical – and sometimes daunting – obligation of any nursing home operator...
Comments on a public conference call led to whistleblower lawsuit against nursing home therapy provider
By
McKnight's Staff
May 28, 2013
Comments made during a therapy provider’s public conference call in 2006 aroused the suspicion of a listener, who went on to file a whistleblower lawsuit. This was disclosed in a recent court filing...