Majority of nursing home complaints in MN not investigated on time … Higher statin dose may improve survival for older adults … Overthinking work-life balance may damage mental, physical health
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Providers consider threat of avian flu pandemic
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Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
As the typical flu season gets underway, the American Health Care
Association said it takes seriously the threat of an avian flu epidemic. It said it has plans for providing its members with information...
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Federal surveyors focusing on imminent-danger coronavirus sites … National Guard ramps up testing in Florida nursing homes … Virginia governor promises Medicaid boost to cover nursing homes’ COVID-19...
Elder frailty a key predictor of survival following ICU admission, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 08, 2021
Severity of baseline frailty is a strong predictor of one-year survival in older adults facing critical illness. It also is key to informing treatment plans and goals of care for these individuals, researchers...
Editors’ Blog: Falling stars?
Dec 18, 2008
The five-star rating system for nursing homes starts today. But the beginning could have gone smoother, as one association head accused the government of sharing information about ratings with surveyors...
Non-white residents face skin issues too
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2014
While people of color appear less likely to develop skin conditions such as foot ulcers and cancers, they are far from immune, experts insist. A new study provides recommendations for the prevention and...
Quicker palliative care referrals in severe COVID may improve survival: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 19, 2022
Severe breathlessness may serve as a telltale sign that a referral is urgently needed, investigators say.
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Woman responsible for 1980s nursing home murders released on parole despite families’ protests … Residents with untreated sleep apnea could require more care later on … Surveillance cameras now allowed...