Many providers are still trying to master new Minimum Data Set requirements, which are less than a month away.
Medical transport partnership expands
Sep 05, 2018
Ford Motor Company is now offering its GoRide non-emergency medical transportation service across the Detroit Medical Center network. That brings the company’s total hospital systems served to nine. ...
New glove dispenser controls waste
Sep 05, 2018
Halyard Health has introduced a new dispenser system to reduce glove waste and contamination. The Eco Pull dispenser system, designed for acute and non-acute settings, ensures only one glove is dispensed...
Nursing home tries its own version of Make a Wish to bring joy to residents’ lives
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
Sometimes it can be difficult for nursing homes to tease out individual resident’s wants and wishes. Even group activities may not hit the sweet spot.
State investigating nursing home chain that let health insurance lapse for employees
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
A troubled nursing home chain operating in Massachusetts is now in the state attorney general’s crosshairs after letting health insurance lapse for its employees.
House committee to hold hearing Thursday on nursing home safety and care quality
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 04, 2018
A House committee will hold a hearing Thursday to review reports of abuse, neglect and substandard care in nursing homes.
Nursing home resident numbers decreasing, while quality varies, new AARP analysis notes
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 04, 2018
Nearly every state in the country (46) saw a decrease in the number of nursing home residents between 2011 and 2016, according to a new analysis published by AARP.
Inspector General investigating nursing home staffing: Report
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 31, 2018
A federal government watchdog is launching an investigation into enforcement of nursing home staffing standards in the wake of a high-profile New York Times report on the issue.
Most common cancer surgery for SNF residents often worsens lives: Researcher
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 30, 2018
Operating on frail, elderly nursing home residents who are suffering from breast cancer may not be the best course of action, according to a new study.
Telemed partnership targets skin conditions
Aug 29, 2018
VSee telemedicine and First Derm Artificial Intelligence have teamed up to speed dermatology-related diagnoses. The new effort integrates First Derm’s AI capabilities with VSee’s telemedicine...