Many chronic conditions seen in long-term care settings are under-represented in Medicare pay-for-quality programs, an Avalere survey has found.
Longer breaks between shifts help nurses recover better, study says
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Jun 18, 2015
Allowing nurses longer rest and recovery periods between shifts may improve their sleep, ability to work, and overall well-being, a new study says.
Experts say full staff engagement, training crucial to improving dementia care
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Jun 17, 2015
Specialized training could help staff better handle disturbances, and decrease the need for antipsychotics, according to experts affiliated with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Court: Insurer must defend nursing home against rape allegation
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Jun 15, 2015
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has ruled a medical malpractice insurer has a duty to defend a nursing home against claims an employee raped a resident.
OIG to investigate Part A billing, ED transfer practices by nursing homes
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May 29, 2015
The Office of Inspector General released its Fiscal Year 2015 Mid-Year Update this week, and it includes several initiatives important to long-term care operators.