Bill orders the IOM to assess inspection system’s fairness
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2010
Russ Feingold’s measure would call on the Institute of Medicine to study the survey and certification process.
Glad you asked
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2008
Resident satisfaction surveys are becoming widespread as consumer, regulatory pressures bear down on the industry.
New survey process offers opportunities, experts advise
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 26, 2017
As directors of nursing prepare for a new survey process from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, there are opportunities to set standards and promote high-quality care, experts said Friday.
Telehealth not perfect but was ‘instrumental’ to skilled care
By
Amy Novotney
May 01, 2022
Telehealth was critical to ensuring care continuity in skilled nursing facilities during the height of the pandemic, according to a survey of geriatricians by post-acute care provider Genesis HealthCare....
Presence of an ombudsman could worsen survey results
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 04, 2019
Nursing homes could be subject to worse deficiency outcomes — which could lead to fines and a decreased star rating — if an ombudsman is present during annual surveys, according to new research.
Senator pushing for nursing home survey consistency
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2010
Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) has introduced legislation that re-examines the way nursing homes are inspected.
Vigilan survey asks nurses about their jobs
May 04, 2009
In honor of National Nurse Week, Vigilan is making a survey available for nurses who work in assisted living, independent living and dementia care settings. Questions largely target training, staffing...
Survey: Hospice RN pay rises 3.4%
By
Haymarket Media
Dec 04, 2007
That national average hourly pay for registered nurses providing hospice care has risen to $25.86 per hour, according to results of a new national survey.
Survey: Nursing home room averages $78,000
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 31, 2007
The costs of private and semi-private rooms rose 3% nationwide during the last year, slightly higher than the rate of inflation, according to survey results released Tuesday. The average cost of a private...
Survey: Aging Americans’ use of Internet to increase
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 13, 2005
Online resources for health and long-term care services may play a much larger role in the aging population in the coming years, according to researchers studying seniors’ computer habits.