Advancing Excellence suspends some activities after funding loss
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Elizabeth Newman
Dec 17, 2015
Advancing Excellence in Long-Term Care Collaborative (AELTCC), a group of organizations aiming to raise quality in nursing homes, has suspended its outreach efforts and staff due to a lack of funding.
Delay sought for Golden Living facility that’s closing after sexual assault, deficiencies
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Dec 08, 2015
Alabama state officials are scrambling to get the the move-out deadline extended for residents of a Golden Living Centers facility forced to close its doors early next month.
Ask the Payment Expert about… Quality Measures
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Patricia Boyer
Dec 04, 2015
What are the Quality Measures that will be included in the new SNF Value Based Purchasing program?
Design Decisions: E-lated with the new look
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James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
A replacement building thrives on natural light, vibrant colors and culture change perks to give residents new choices, neighborhoods
Recent decreases in hospital readmissions may be the result of more return visits being defined as observation stays, which leave many Medicare beneficiaries without nursing home coverage, the Wall Street...
GAO calls for more oversight, data for nursing homes
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Dec 02, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services needs to address issues with its data collection in order to give a better picture of nursing home quality, a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability...
Avalere, ANA release staffing white paper
Nov 24, 2015
The American Nurses Association and Avalere Health LLC have released a white paper focused on staffing.
Technology solutions shine in 4th annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards
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Nov 05, 2015
The success stories submitted to the 4th annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards competition showcased how savvy providers put tech to use in meeting the needs of their residents and staff.
Fired employee sues nursing home after whistleblowing effort backfires
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Oct 21, 2015
A former employee of a California nursing home is suing the facility, claiming she was fired for trying to have an alleged sex offender removed from the staff.
State to pay $400,000 after death of veterans home resident
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Oct 15, 2015
Nevada will pay $400,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging a veterans home resident died after being left outside, according to local reports.