Nurse aide admits to stealing, pawning resident’s wedding ring
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Jan 11, 2016
A former aide at a Minnesota nursing home has admitted to stealing the wedding ring off of a resident’s finger and pawning it over her lunch break.
Your next resident could be a senior … in college
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Jan 05, 2016
Where you live in college plays a huge role in the overall college experience, a fact that I’m sure isn’t lost on 21-year-old Drake University student Haley Jenkins. On Friday, she moves into...
CMS launches infection control pilot program
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Jan 05, 2016
A new pilot program launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will put more scrutiny on infection control in nursing homes starting in fiscal year 2016.
RN retirement wave is on its way: analysis
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Jan 04, 2016
Close to two-thirds of registered nurses over age 54 are currently considering retirement, a November report by AMN Healthcare found.
Nurses like paychecks, but would gladly change jobs
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Jan 04, 2016
Despite reporting relative satisfaction with their salaries, many nurses would still pursue a different line of work if they could, a new survey shows.
Senators propose solutions for chronic conditions care
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Dec 23, 2015
A bipartisan Senate group has released a set of policies targeting treatment for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and dementia.
What were they thinking?
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Dec 22, 2015
Whenever stories cross our radar involving nursing home staff posting inappropriate videos or photos of residents on social media, as they have frequently in recent months, one question is bound to follow:...
Supreme Court will review what counts as ‘false’ under the False Claims Act
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Dec 08, 2015
The U.S. Supreme Court will review exactly what constitutes a “false” claim under the False Claims Act, due to a petition for certiorari that was granted Friday. Long-term care providers and...
CareTrust REIT pays $177 M to boost skilled care holdings
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Dec 04, 2015
CareTrust REIT has completed the acquisition of a $177 million skilled nursing portfolio from Liberty Healthcare in Ohio, the company confirmed in October.
Mid-morning may be best break time: study
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Dec 04, 2015
The best time of day to take a break is mid-morning, according to a new study from Baylor University.