More than 50% of nursing home CNAs injured at work last year, some uninsured, new study finds
May 15, 2009
More than half of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) working in nursing homes sustained at least one work-related injury last year. Also, many reported being unable to afford employer-sponsored health...
Behavioral problems widespread between nurses, physicians, report finds
Nov 06, 2009
Nearly 98% of nurses and physicians report witnessing behavior problems between colleagues, according to the results of a recent survey.
Nurse manager’s education, experience influence use of evidence-based practices, survey shows
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 04, 2012
Longtime nurse managers or directors are the biggest barriers to implementing new evidence-based care practices, a survey finds.
Nurse hiring remains difficult, hurting staff morale and patient care, survey shows
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 19, 2013
Healthcare providers are having a hard time hiring nurses, and the vacancies are having a negative impact on staff morale and patient care, according to a new survey from CareerBuilder.
Leaders survey gives skilled nursing a tepid outlook
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 20, 2019
A new survey of long-term care leaders finds that experts have a negative outlook for the skilled nursing side of the equation in 2019.
Ask the nursing expert: first state survey jitters
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Nov 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Nursing home charges vary widely, survey shows
Feb 24, 2009
Location, location, location. Realtors joke that those are the three most important factors in determining a property’s value. Apparently, the same formula holds true for nursing home costs. Louisiana...
Doctors feel stressed working with surrogate decision makers, study finds
Sep 09, 2009
Approximately 20% of doctors are not comfortable working with a severely disabled patient’s surrogate decision maker, according to a new survey.
Half of nursing home workers say problems unfairly blamed on staff, survey shows
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 10, 2014
Many nursing homes need to treat staff more fairly so that workers feel safe to report mistakes, according to the results of a large survey from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Report details new CMS quality improvement indicator tool
May 10, 2011
Quality Indicator Survey inspectors are beginning to use new software that works with personal tablet computers during their nursing home visits, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.