SLM Services LLC of Coconut Creek, FL, received an award for on-the-job safety performance during The MEMIC Group’s Annual Meeting of Policyholders.
SNF resident charged with murder in fellow resident’s death
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Aug 30, 2017
A North Carolina nursing home resident has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly fatally beating his roommate.
Where Are They Now: The Terraces at Los Gatos
Jan 06, 2017
Since winning the 2013 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards in the Dignity category, The Terraces at Los Gatos in California has continued to build on its successes.
Diabetes drugs could be used to treat Alzheimer’s, and vice versa, study finds
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Phil Brahm
Jun 22, 2016
Drugs used to treat diabetes also could alleviate the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.
AHCA gears up for lame duck fight, embraces ‘quality’ theme
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 11, 2012
Encouraging providers to focus on quality in their facilities continues to be the recurring theme at the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living convention, the head of the...
End-of-life spiritual satisfaction could lead patients to choose hospice care, study finds
Dec 21, 2009
Patients nearing death are much more likely to opt for hospice care—forgoing aggressive life-prolonging treatment—if they feel they’ve made their peace with God, a new study shows.
Giving aides a united voice
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Haymarket Media
Nov 29, 2004
Q&A: Lisa Cantrell worked her way up from nursing aide to nursing director but she never forgot her roots. A decade ago, she helped found a national association for aides. She says progress has been made,...
C. diff and related deaths far more prevalent than government data suggests: report
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 16, 2012
Clostridium difficile transmission and mortality rates are far higher in nursing homes and other healthcare settings than the most recent government statistics suggest, an investigation has found.
Genesis Healthcare’s LTC ACO announces partnership with SavaSeniorCare
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Danielle Brown
Feb 12, 2020
Long-term care physicians that help care for residents in SavaSeniorCare facilities will now be able to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program through Genesis Healthcare’s accountable care...
Improper fee-for-service Medicare payments at lowest level since 2013
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Emily Mongan
Nov 17, 2017
Improper fee-for-service payment rates in the Medicare program dropped from 11% in 2016 to 9.5% in 2017 — the lowest rate since 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported.