Providers expect reduced Medicare skilled nursing payment rates to eliminate 40,000 jobs, according to results of a new survey.
Blanket ‘no-CPR’ policy can result in citation, CMS rules
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2013
Federal regulators have come out strongly against facility-wide policies that prohibit cardiopulmonary resuscitation for residents in distress.
It’s Super Tuesday time again! Free CEUs available; help by taking 3-question research survey
Apr 28, 2011
The second McKnight’s Super Tuesday is upon us! This Tuesday’s free webcast, “Payment challenges and opportunities,” will feature McKnight’s “Ask the Payment Expert”...
CDC breaks down beliefs, attitudes related to flu vaccination among LTC workers
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 25, 2013
Long-term care workers are more likely to be vaccinated for the flu if they believe it protects the health of people around them, according to survey data released by the Centers for Disease Control and...
Surveys: companies, workers coughing up more for healthcare
Sep 25, 2008
Both employers and employees are paying more for healthcare, according to several recent surveys chronicling the rise and fall of employer-sponsored healthcare rates and premiums over the last year.
CMS updates survey procedure for civil rights requirements
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Sep 09, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will require Medicare providers to electronically submit proof of compliance with civil rights requirements, according to a memo sent last week.
AALTCN and P&G announce skin survey results
Oct 28, 2014
A majority of long-term care professionals surveyed said laundry care products that are gentle on skin is important to both them and their residents’ comfort, according to a “Gentle on Skin”...
Reform likely to drive up employers’ costs: survey
Oct 02, 2009
Long-term care employers expect they will pay higher health costs for workers if pending reform legislation is passed, according to a new survey. Employers also expect to have a weakened role in providing...
Survey: Median CCRC director salary approaches $120,000
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 09, 2007
Executive directors at continuing care retirement communities in the United States earn a median salary of $118,675 per year, according to the 10th annual Continuing Care Retirement Community Salary and...
Family caregivers report abusing Alzheimer’s patients
Jan 27, 2009
More than 50% of family members who care for Alzheimer’s patients at home reported that they acted abusively, according to a recent British study.