Pharmacists view new generics wave with caution, urge close look at regimens
How to do it … Fitting rehab equipment
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John Hall
Oct 06, 2017
Right-sizing rehab equipment purchases can be a daunting task. With a plethora of buying options possible today, experts offer advice on how to avoid purchases that are too big, too small, too much or...
Salaries for admins near $107k, DONs $93k
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Liza Berger
Oct 06, 2017
By most indications, the U.S. economy is humming along, following years of recession and recovery. That robustness has had a lopsided effect on nursing homes, leading to increased competition for certain...
AHCA joins lawmakers in drive for greater flexibility dealing with new requirements of participation
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Oct 06, 2017
The American Health Care Association is throwing its weight behind lawmakers’ efforts to convince the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise the upcoming requirements of participation...
But … we’ve always done it this way
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 04, 2017
Almost nothing burns my cookies more than when someone says, “I’ve always done it this way,” despite having poor outcomes.
CEO answers hurricane-hit Puerto Rico nursing home’s call for help with plane full of supplies
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Oct 04, 2017
Last month an employee of a Puerto Rico nursing home appeared in an ABC News interview with a desperate request for anyone who was watching: Don’t let our residents die.
Nursing guide discusses tenure
Oct 03, 2017
A new book for nurses written by Ball State University professors focuses on promotion and tenure.
Life Care Center in Wyoming closes special unit
Oct 03, 2017
The Life Care Center of Casper in Wyoming has said it would convert 23 beds in a special care unit into standard nursing home unit, effective last Thursday.
A tale of compassion — and the true meaning of voice to text
Oct 02, 2017
As he spoke, his words miraculously showed up on the screen for all to see. You had to strain to pick up his words with your ears, but it was easy to see the words showing up accurately for the 500+ folks...
Is it time for operators to focus on small ball?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 02, 2017
Rick Matros tweaked more than a few noses last week when he made some rather disparaging remarks about the benefits of investing in behemoths. As he sees it, there pretty much are none.