Rampant litigation has forced nursing homes to step up risk management efforts. Education is one of their latest tactics.
Bathing and lifts feature: Good clean fun
By
Julie Williamson
May 09, 2007
New bathing and lifting products and practices make bathing more enjoyable for residents and less stressful for staff.
Sunrise to increase capacity by 12% in 18 months
By
Haymarket Media
May 09, 2007
Despite “frustrations” surrounding its lengthy accounting review, Sunrise Senior Living Inc. expects to increase capacity by more than 6,300 residents, or 12%, within the next 18 months, Chairman...
The arbitration agreement between a Florida nursing home and a deceased former resident is unlawful, the Florida District Court of Appeals has ruled.
Sunrise fires CFO, Ventas sues HCP
By
Haymarket Media
May 04, 2007
Sunrise Senior Living Inc. said Thursday it fired its chief financial officer, Bradley B. Rush, for cause.
Formation joint venture raises bid for Genesis
By
Haymarket Media
May 03, 2007
A private equity joint venture raised its bid for Genesis HealthCare Corp., nearly equaling the proposal of a rival company.
Kindred renews leases with Ventas as profits tumble
By
Haymarket Media
May 01, 2007
Louisville-based Ventas Inc. and Kindred Healthcare Inc. said April 30 they agreed to renew the terms of a lease agreement on 64 facilities owned by Ventas, according to announcements from both companies.
Suitor increases bid for Genesis
By
Haymarket Media
May 01, 2007
Fillmore Capital Partners LLC ratcheted up its bid for Genesis HealthCare Corp., raising its proposal price to $65.25 per share, or about $1.28 billion, from $64.75 per share.
Discrimination lawsuit costs nursing home $900,000
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 30, 2007
A New York nursing home accused of racial discrimination by employees agreed to a $900,000 settlement, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Two major long-term care transaction developments occurred Thursday. The board of Genesis HealthCare Corp. said it will enter into discussions with a new bidder. Meanwhile, Ventas Inc. reported completing...