Ask the Legal Expert about … sexual harassment investigation
By
John Durso
Aug 09, 2018
Our executive director has been accused of sexual harassment by a mid-level manager. How should we investigate this properly?
Ask the Treatment Expert about … skin risk assessment
By
Jeri Lundgren
Aug 09, 2018
Is the Braden Scale a comprehensive skin risk assessment?
Managed care’s bully act is already wearing thin
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2018
A new study points out that decreasing lengths of stay (LOS), which are compelled largely by managed care and other group entities, are playing havoc with traditional long-term care operations.
‘Persuader rule’ is rejected
By
John O'Connor
Aug 09, 2018
The Department of Labor has officially revoked a rule that requires employers to report whenever they seek assistance from consultants or lawyers to dissuade employees from joining unions.
Ready for PDPM?
By
Meg LaPorte
Aug 09, 2018
New payment system means training, education and some paradigm shifts
CVS blames ‘deteriorating’ skilled care sector for poor Omnicare performance, $2.6 billion...
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
Pharmacy giant CVS Health posted a $2.56 billion loss for the most recent quarter and is blaming its lagging fortunes partly on the “deteriorating financial health of numerous skilled nursing facility...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Aug. 8
Aug 08, 2018
Genesis announces ‘strong’ quarterly results, with flattening SNF lengths of stay, improved rehab therapy performance … Study: Behavioral disorders, depression among major factors leading...
Theisen promoted at HDG
Aug 07, 2018
Rick Theisen has been promoted to vice president of revenue cycle management at Health Dimensions Group.
New patterns released for flooring
Aug 07, 2018
Patcraft has released BioSymmetry, a new modular collection focused on the transparency of shape and pattern.
Can nursing home forbid workers from speaking Spanish on duty? Employees say ‘no’
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 07, 2018
A handful of Spanish-speaking employees is fighting back, after the Pennsylvania nursing home that employs them told workers they could not use their lengua materna (native tongue) on the job, even during...