Joint Commission Resources announces CMS consulting program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2013
A new CMS consulting program is being offered by Joint Commission Resources. Long-term care groups can receive assistance from former state or federal surveyors, the company said.
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Jul 01, 2008
John Durso, Esq. Ungaretti & Harris LLP
Current COVID-19 testing requirements and costs ‘unsustainable,’ LTC operator warns
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 10, 2020
Even with additional testing resources from the federal government, nursing home operators say current costs combined with new surveillance requirements are unsustainable.
Laundry company creates Hurricane Harvey disaster relief program
Sep 13, 2017
Continental Girbau Inc. and its Houston distributor, Skyline Equipment Inc., have begun a disaster assistance program for Hurricane Harvey business victims.
Stroke linked to depression
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Oct 01, 2016
People who survive a stroke have eight times the risk of developing depression than people without a history of stroke, a recent study found.
State health department rules in favor of family in nursing home camera case
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May 25, 2017
The Minnesota Department of Health sided with a nursing home resident’s family last week in a closely-watched case involving surveillance cameras in resident rooms.
Additional pulmonary rehab sessions boost survival in COPD post-acute care
By
Alicia Lasek
May 12, 2020
Starting pulmonary rehab within 90 days of hospitalization for COPD has significant survival benefits. More sessions further improve patient outcomes.
CMS clarifies staffing, care link under broad mega-rule
By
Meg LaPorte
Oct 06, 2017
What is the definition of sufficient staffing in a nursing home?
60 Seconds with … H. Carol Saul
Oct 01, 2016
What should providers know about photos on social media?
EarlySense®, and Welch Allyn have announced a strategic partnership.
Feb 25, 2014
EarlySense and Welch Allyn have announced a venture that will allow healthcare systems to have access to stand-alone safety-focused products by both companies.