As the care expert: Are there any resources to find a medication or a group of medications fast?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Dec 04, 2019
I am new to long-term care and notice many residents are on numerous medications. Are there any resources besides the poison control number to use if a nurse is needed to find a medication or a group of...
SNFs suing to block federal limits on arbitration language
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 18, 2019
Two Arkansas skilled nursing facilities asked a federal court in September to declare a rule that prohibits long-term care facilities from requiring residents to sign a binding arbitration agreement as...
Occupancy falls by 11%
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
Diversicare Healthcare Services President and CEO Jay McKnight estimated that the skilled nursing industry saw an 11% drop in occupancy in the first quarter, largely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
14th Online Expo slated
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2020
Lessons learned under the Patient Driven Payment Model will be the theme of two webinars at the 14th annual McKnight’s Online Expo.
Ask the legal expert: Can you find any positives in the 2023 SNF PPS proposed rule?
By
Norris Cunningham
Jun 01, 2022
Q: Can you find any positives for nursing homes in the 2023 proposed prospective payment rule?
Ask the care expert: My pharmacy has a nurse consultant and a pharmacy consultant. I’m not sure what...
By
Sherrie Dornberger
May 01, 2022
Q: I am a new DON. My pharmacy has a nurse consultant and a pharmacy consultant. I’m not sure what they each do. Can you help?
Ask the treatment expert: How do I ensure we don’t get cited again?
By
Jeri Lundgren
Feb 02, 2020
We have a strong wound care team that rounds together weekly. However, we just received a citation due to our care plans not reflecting the care we are providing. How do I ensure this doesn’t happen...
Ask The Nursing Expert
By
Amy Stewart
Aug 01, 2019
We have several residents who fall frequently. How can we decrease the number of falls in our facility? Start by identifying residents who are at risk for falls. Add timely communication about those at...
CDC piling up flu shot supply
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 09, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in June that it is trying to ensure healthcare providers have an ample supply of influenza vaccines for the upcoming flu season.
New surgical decision aid
By
Mallory Hackett
Aug 01, 2019
A new program from the American College of Surgeons seeks to improve seniors’ health outcomes. The Geriatric Surgery Verification Program includes 30 standards to help patients make better healthcare...