Coordinator turnover threatens to cut into reimbursement: survey
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 08, 2021
Nurse assessment coordinators could start leaving long-term care facilities in waves and the resulting shortages would leave nursing homes struggling to capture full reimbursement, new research suggests.
Survey shows seniors desire companionship at mealtime
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2011
Dining in the company of at least one person is tied to decreased feelings of loneliness and healthier eating overall for seniors, according to a new survey.
Silverchair to offer Quality Indicator Survey courses
Jul 27, 2010
Silverchair Learning Systems recently added two Quality Indicator Survey courses to its portfolio. Both are intended to help long-term care employees better understand new requirements as they relate to...
Guest Columns: Surveys in the era of Five-Star
Jul 07, 2009
Because of the new Five-Star Ratings, it’s even more imperative that nursing homes handle surveys with the utmost care.
Survey: Electronic health records worth the risks
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 30, 2007
About 3 in 5 adults surveyed think the risks of using electronic health records are outweighed by their potential benefits.
Survey: Employer healthcare costs continue to rise
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 27, 2006
The cost of employer-based health coverage rose 6.1% in 2006, according to a new employer survey. Labor is a dominant cost for nursing home operators.
Editors’ Blog: Nursing home survey system a big story
Aug 18, 2008
AAHSA’s recommendation to re-evaluate the survey and certification process resonated with the long-term care community.
Happiness eludes many middle-aged women, study finds
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 21, 2006
Middle-aged women are less likely to be happy than the rest of the American population, a new survey finds.
Assisted living and SNF costs are up, home care costs stay flat, study reports
May 12, 2011
Average charges for living in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities, increased by healthy amounts in 2011, while in-home care costs stayed relatively the same,...
Senators introduce transparency bill and GAO report revealing under-funded survey system
Mar 20, 2009
A new Government Accountability Office report shows that the survey and certification system lacks the funding necessary to keep pace with its oversight responsibilities. Sens. Charles Grassley (R-IA)...