We do background checks on new employees. But now there’s word we’ll be getting sued because a relatively new nurse aide allegedly improperly touched certain residents. How can we avoid a potentially...
Hip fracture often leads to death or immobility of nursing home residents within 6 months, Penn study...
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Stephanie H. Kim
Jun 25, 2014
More than half of nursing home residents die or cannot walk within six months of sustaining a hip fracture, according to recently published findings from the from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman...
ACA repeal may not harm providers but replacement could, leader says
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Jan 05, 2017
Nursing home providers are unlikely to see any earth-shattering changes should the Affordable Care Act be repealed, as promised by President-elect Donald Trump. But some of the options being floated as...
14th Long Term & Post-Acute Health IT Summit takes new direction
May 25, 2018
The nation’s leading healthcare I.T. summit has broadened its focus under the new leadership of LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies and is now taking registrations. The event...
$400K bonuses, grocery assistance among workforce management strategies
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Danielle Brown
Apr 08, 2020
Long-term care providers have implemented various strategies — like hefty bonuses and helping with groceries — in order to maintain a steady workforce during the coronavirus pandemic.
Federal court allows civil rights case against public nursing home to proceed
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 27, 2018
A Pennsylvania judge has ruled the daughter of a former nursing home resident can sue a publicly owned facility for civil rights violations that contributed to the mother’s death.
Government to publish more nursing home information on ‘Compare’ Web site
Jun 18, 2008
More harsh news could be coming nursing homes’ way: The federal government is expected to announce this afternoon that it will be posting more in-depth information about nursing homes on its Nursing...
Ask the payment expert: How can I make sure that my Medicare claims are correct?
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Patricia Boyer
Dec 02, 2012
I recommend every facility that gets reimbursement from Medicare complete a Medicare audit annually. You want to look at yourself the same way the government does.
Ants in your plants?
Jun 10, 2008
As summer approaches, ants are more likely to infest your community. By learning how ants behave and recognizing their calling cards, operators can successfully prevent the problems they cause, according...
A Day in the Life: Rehabilitation rumba
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Sep 05, 2016
When Mary Moreland was first pitched the idea of a dance competition for rehabilitation residents, she was hesitant. Moreland, the director of rehabilitation at Twin Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers...