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.
GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services releases executive survey
Sep 24, 2013
Most executives expect to pursue mergers and acquisitions as part of their growth strategy over the next year, while a third will look at recapitalization, according to a new survey from GE Capital, Healthcare...
Iowa offers first online nursing home survey for residents, families
By
Haymarket Media
May 25, 2006
Iowa has become the first state to create a Web site that allows residents and families of residents to share their nursing home experiences.
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...
Ask The Payment Expert about … Phase 2 of the Requirements of Participation
By
Patricia Boyer
Jul 06, 2017
When does Phase 2 of the Requirements of Participation start and should we be concerned?
Keeping seniors informed about medication vital to avoiding missed dosages
By
Ashley Carman
Jun 26, 2013
Providers need to explain medication compliance better in order to help seniors avoid missed dosages, a caretaking specialist said in a webinar Tuesday.
Eldercare costs are up by 3.5%
By
Mary Gustafson
Jun 01, 2011
Long-term care facilities are increasing their room charges. But this year’s increase is still less than cost increases for other types of goods and services, results of a new survey reveal.
Providers react to poor perception of nursing homes in national survey
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 15, 2005
Only 35% of Americans like the quality of care in nursing homes, according to a new survey. Providers responded to the Kaiser Family Foundation Long-Term Care poll Thursday.