AHCA publication helps providers comply with ICF/MR surveys
Jan 27, 2009
The American Health Care Association recently published a a book that helps providers with ICF/MR surveys. This latest edition contains updates federal regulations through last September. The book’s...
AMDA calls on long-term care providers to craft sexual behavior policies
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 29, 2013
Staff and seniors both would benefit from clearer policies regarding sexual behavior among residents in long-term care facilities, according to a prominent physicians association.
Dementia residents and caregivers say invest in direct care, not research: survey
By
Holly Petrovich
Aug 04, 2015
Most people with dementia and their caregivers would rather have funding go toward resources in short-term and long-term care settings rather than research for a cure, a new survey has found.
CMS budget defines nursing home quality targets, requests an additional $50 million for surveys
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 12, 2014
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed budget for fiscal year 2015 requests additional funds for survey activities and lists the agency’s targets for nursing home quality measures.
Medicare reimbursement cuts will force loss of 40,000 nursing home-related jobs, survey respondents say
Nov 08, 2011
The Medicare PPS skilled nursing facility final rule that was enacted Oct. 1 could result in 20,000 nursing home layoffs nationwide and another 20,000 jobs lost to abandoned expansion activity, according...
CMS releases revised dementia care survey tools
By
Dec 03, 2015
Updated survey materials should be used by skilled nursing facilities to assess dementia care practices, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services encouraged in a recent announcement.
AAHSA report: Americans think healthcare reform should include long-term care
May 22, 2009
Most Americans believe that long-term care services and supports should be a part of any upcoming healthcare reform, according to the results of a new survey from the American Association of Homes and...
CMS updates survey guidelines for antipsychotic drugs in dementia care
By
McKnight's Staff
May 31, 2013
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has updated survey guidelines regarding nursing homes’ use of antipsychotic medications for dementia care. The 59-page interim guidance revises Appendix...
Study: Adults pray for health
By
Mary Gustafson
Jul 01, 2011
Health struggles have spurred more Americans to prayer in recent years, a survey tracking prayer rates reveals.
Caregiver wages increase by nearly 4% last year
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 08, 2006
Wages rose by an average of 3.8% last year among U.S. workers who care for the elderly.