Women of Distinction Forum features 2 career-track, in-person sessions Monday
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2023
Nine McKnight’s Women of Distinction honorees will lead thought leadership sessions and answer questions Monday afternoon as part of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum and Awards.
Also in the News for Tuesday, May 16
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 16, 2023
Legislators re-introduce bill to address CNA training lockout … Program that diagnosed fractures virtually led to fewer ER visits for LTC residents: study … Photography exhibit honors long-term...
Doing well by doing good has certainly proven true for Lynne Katzmann.
Topical gel boosts diabetic wound healing in late-stage clinical trial
By
Alicia Lasek
May 15, 2023
Treatment with 14% esmolol hydrochloride gel resulted in significantly greater diabetic foot wound closure compared to standard wound care alone. Patients with conditions that impede healing also benefited,...
Researchers urge more frequent COVID-19 shots for people with obesity
By
Alicia Lasek
May 15, 2023
Protection from COVID-19 vaccines declines more quickly in people with severe obesity, a new study has found. These patients will likely require more frequent shots to remain well protected, investigators...
GAO report finds ‘deficiencies’ in HHS’s handling of PHEs
May 15, 2023
Over a decades’ time, these issues have affected the nation’s response not only to COVID-19, but to past public health emergencies including the H1N1 influenza pandemic and extreme weather events...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, May 16
By
Alicia Lasek
May 15, 2023
Exercise significantly improves quality of life for assisted living residents, studies find … FDA updates boxed warning on all stimulants, citing misuse … Older adults derived more protection from...
Investing in staff inclusion to rebuild: North American’s Michael Moore
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 15, 2023
After being stripped of leases for 24 facilities in partnership with Sabra, North American Health Services is regrouping around a dozen core operations and returning to its quality roots to fuel a potential...
State’s nursing homes to see 33% Medicaid rate increase, exec says
By
Jessica R. Towhey
May 15, 2023
Montana nursing homes will see an approximate 33% increase in Medicaid rates phased in over two years, said one of the sector’s leading advocates, but it remains to be seen whether even that will be...
Also in the News for Monday, May 15
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 15, 2023
A first: FDA approves drug to treat agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia … New York staff authorize one-day strike at NY nursing home with owners under investigation for a Medicaid scheme at another facility...