10-year outcomes have improved for older heart attack patients
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 05, 2022
Over a 25-year period, mortality and repeat hospitalization have improved for Medicare beneficiaries who survived a heart attack, a new study finds.
NIC: Skilled nursing occupancy hits a record low
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 13, 2018
Residency numbers for the skilled nursing field continue to trend downward and may have reached a new low, according to data released Wednesday.
The rule that rankles
By
Julie Williamson
Feb 01, 2011
The new Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) rule could strain long-term care providers, but the new pay scheme is survivable, an association says
Gender-bending thief targets Atlanta assisted living facilities
Dec 22, 2011
It’s unclear from the surveillance video if the thief, donned in nursing scrubs, an identification badge and what appears to be a large black curly wig, is a man or a woman. But one thing is certain:...
State caregiver matching programs complement CLASS Act, study finds
May 09, 2011
Caregiver matching programs, which help elderly and disabled individuals manage their own home healthcare, are a good fit with various provisions of the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports...
Virginia: Major budget cuts likely for nursing providers
May 01, 2010
The governor was expected to sign a budget bill that would slash nearly $124 million in Medicaid payments from nursing homes in fiscal years 2011 and 2012.
Dining upgrades a la ‘cart’
By
Dave Surico
Mar 01, 2014
French method used to enhance dining experiences, and menu choices, at south Florida continuing care retirement community
CDC: Prior infection plus vaccination tied to lower COVID-19 case rates
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 20, 2022
A new public health study suggests not only that vaccination protects against developing severe illness, but that surviving a bout with COVID-19 prevents reinfection, investigators say.
Ask the care expert … about top deficiencies
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Dec 01, 2014
We’re hoping to prep our facilities for quality-improvement efforts. Is there a list of the top deficiencies?
CDC hopes $500 million will bring nursing homes, surveyors closer
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 04, 2021
Federal health leaders and long-term care stakeholders are hopeful that a new $500 million nursing home strike team program will be a collaborative partnership between providers and inspectors that reduces...