Idaho nursing home survey system has just 8 inspectors and major delays … Massachusetts breaks ground on veteran’s home meant to replace site of deadly COVID outbreak … On the Move: Gurwin promotes...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, Nov. 16
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 16, 2023
Study links military service with Alzheimer’s disease … Drug could “switch” memory protein in brain …Gene therapy for osteoarthritis looks good in trial … Nurses still need better support,...
Also in the News for Monday, Jan. 23
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 23, 2023
CMS announces new training videos on frequently cited deficiencies … Medicaid updates federal poverty standards … Former nursing home LPN imprisoned, stripped of license in drug diversion case …...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Nov. 10
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 10, 2023
Survey: 96% of caregivers are drained … Gargling with salt water may thwart hospitalization for COVID-19 … US hospitals lowered rates of infections acquired on site … Interview spotlights issues...
Discrimination a barrier to advance care planning for sexual, gender minorities, study finds
Aug 22, 2022
Experiences of discrimination in healthcare leave sexual and gender minority adults in doubt that their preferences will be considered in end-of-life care, investigators report.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Sept. 27
By
Joe Bush
Sep 27, 2022
Two-thirds of survey respondents said their staffing shortage was moderate … Research finds texting by nursing home staff could speed decision-making to prevent decline of residents’ health …...
Are people really satisfied in their roles?
By
Cara Silletto
Sep 01, 2022
There are levels to every organization, and after seeing the results of this year’s Mood of the Market survey by McKnight’s, we must keep in mind that the respondents were nearly all administrators...
Session on food insecurity in older adults a win for medical students, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 09, 2024
A learning session improved medical students’ attitudes about caring for older adults with food insecurity. The project was detailed in a report published last week in the Journal of the American Geriatrics...
See the future. Make the future. McKnight’s Outlook 2024 survey now needs your insight
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James M. Berklan
Dec 15, 2023
It takes just a handful of mouse-clicks to take the 2024 McKnight’s Annual Outlook survey. It’s free, it’s anonymous and it will not only lead to story coverage in the week ahead, it will...
Also in the News for Thursday, May 25
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 25, 2023
Immigration-focused House ‘Dignity Act’ would increase caps, add more skilled visas … Equity index rating long-term care facilities on LGBTQ+ inclusion follows Human Rights Campaign, SAGE survey...