With Phase 3 guidance nearing, skilled nursing providers advised ‘don’t wait’ on infection preventionist,...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 22, 2021
Final, long-awaited guidance related to nursing home Requirements of Participation may soon be here. The rules were fundamentally rewritten and implemented in three phases starting in 2016 but still have...
Initial COVID-19 vaccine booster rollout will affect 3 percent of U.S. population, officials say
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 13, 2021
The FDA is working with drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna to allow fully vaccinated immunocompromised people to receive an extra shot. Long-term care residents are not yet included in the booster campaign,...
Common meds linked to dementia risk
Jan 27, 2015
A higher use of anticholinergic medications has been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.
SNF residents could go to front of a booster shot line, but clinic approach needs to change, expert says
By
Danielle Brown
Alicia Lasek
Aug 09, 2021
COVID-19 booster shots are being fast-tracked for approval by federal health officials, and residents in nursing homes could be among the first to receive them.
10 ‘winning’ staffing strategies at Aug. 16 webinar
Aug 01, 2016
A special McKnight’s webinar will reveal what’s needed to cope with staffing shortages, rising wage pressures, millennials in the workforce and more. “10 Win-Win Staffing Strategies”...
Eco Sound Medical Services to distribute hip protectors
Aug 21, 2013
Medical Protection Technologies has said its Fall-Safe Hip Protectors will be available through Eco Sound Medical Services.
Webcast targets LTC meds delivery
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2007
New laws and emerging technology have many providers confused about how best to proceed with medication delivery.
An unexpected consequence of workplace violence
By
Nov 15, 2017
The healthcare industry is well aware of the consequences of workplace violence. With workplace violence-related injuries in the sector clocking in at nearly five times the rate as the private sector as...
Genesis, Skilled Healthcare deal forms mega-company
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2014
Genesis HealthCare and Skilled Healthcare Group will merge to create a single company with more than 500 facilities nationwide, the providers announced in late August.
Guidance released on how to resume visits, community activities at long-term care facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 02, 2021
The process toward fully opening long-term care facilities to visitors and resuming group activities should be done using a gradual, step-by-step approach in order to mitigate the risk of potential COVID...