While antibiotics play an important role in improving patient health, some drugs are unnecessarily or inappropriately prescribed and we are seeing an increase in antibiotic resistance in the treatment...
Piloting antimicrobial stewardship efforts in long-term care
Aug 19, 2015
Antimicrobial stewardship is a team effort, particularly in pediatric long-term care.
A path to success for LTC antibiotic stewardship
By
James Keegan, M.D.
May 08, 2017
There are two dates fast approaching that will have a major impact on long-term care operations and revenue.
Infection prevention and control program tips revealed Oct. 10
Oct 02, 2017
The second phase of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new rule for long-term care will be here Nov. 28, and with it new pharmacy-related requirements providers must adhere to.
Jan. 31 webinar: How mega-rule’s pharmacy changes will affect providers
Jan 13, 2017
The new Medicare and Medicaid rules of participation have significant changes in the area for nursing home pharmacy services. A free McKnight’s webinar Jan. 31 will explain the challenges and offer...
Chad Elliott hired at Lancaster Pollard
Sep 15, 2015
Chad Elliott is the new Lancaster Pollard managing director of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions group. He will oversee efforts in sell-side and buy-side advisory services for seniors housing and...
Norris joins StoneGate
Sep 06, 2017
Angela Norris recently joined StoneGate Senior Living as its senior vice president of business development. She began in July.
McKnight’s webcast to take providers to (DAB) court
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 23, 2014
Providers will get a close look at and understanding of how they can challenge survey findings before an administrative law judge at a McKnight’s webinar. “So you want your day in court: Lessons...
Planning for drug shortages in LTC
By
Troy Hilsenroth
Jan 27, 2014
Regional, national and local drug shortages are constantly changing. One month there may be a severe shortage of one item, while the next month healthcare providers have access to a steady supply. This...
Improving referral and intake management at Sept. 19 webinar
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 05, 2019
Real-world advice on how long-term care operators can improve referral and intake management will be the topic of a Sept. 19 McKnight’s webinar.