Nursing home residents may have better CPR outcomes than their community-dwelling peers: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2021
Withholding vigorous treatment for cardiac arrest solely based on nursing home residential status is not justified, researchers say.
Coronavirus survives hours in air, 3 days on surfaces, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 13, 2020
The virus may live long enough in the environment to find a new host at a later time, say investigators.
Hurricane Harvey nursing home evacuations are back under investigation, state says
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 24, 2018
Investigations have been re-launched into the actions taken by two Texas nursing homes last year in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
SCOTUS sides with provider, won’t take arbitration case
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May 06, 2017
In a win for providers, the United States Supreme Court declined in late March to review an arbitration dispute between an Extendicare facility and the family of a deceased resident.
ASCP offers changes on drug guidance in State Manual
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 01, 2005
Spurred by concerns about the distribution of certain medicines in nursing homes, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) has called for changes to a manual that provides guidance to Medicare...
Common measure of mortality also predicts cancer survival in seniors
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 09, 2022
The Charlson Comorbidity Index accurately predicts morbidity in elderly patients with cancer, a new investigation has found.
Disgruntled family member arrested after confronting nursing home employee, threatening to bring gun...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 08, 2018
Police have arrested a Connecticut man for confronting a nursing home employee off the grounds and threatening to bring a gun to the facility.
New C. diff surgery could save lives
Apr 25, 2011
A new procedure for patients with severe Clostridium difficile colitis may allow them to have a higher chance of survival and preserve their colon.
Ask The Payment Expert: Patricia Boyer
Jun 05, 2017
Can you clear up confusion over quality measures and how long people remain on the report?
Admissions halted at nursing home that removed patient for smoking
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 11, 2018
A Tennessee nursing home that reportedly moved a resident into a hotel when he refused to stop smoking — despite a strict no-smoking policy — has had its admissions suspended by state officials.