Ask the nursing expert: How do I handle a unit manager who refuses responsibility of residents on shifts...
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jun 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Provider associations appeal for hurricane assistance, praise helpers
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 21, 2004
The presidents of both the American Health Care Association and the American Association of Housing and Services for the Aging praised their Florida members’ efforts at managing the crises left behind...
Joint Commission Resources announces CMS consulting program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2013
A new CMS consulting program is being offered by Joint Commission Resources. Long-term care groups can receive assistance from former state or federal surveyors, the company said.
CMS warning: Don’t meddle in Medicare plans
By
Haymarket Media
May 23, 2006
The federal government has cautioned nursing homes against guiding residents toward specific Medicare Part D plans.
Drug firms seek off-label help from FDA
By
Matthew Arnold
Aug 02, 2011
Seven large drug firms filed a citizen petition with the Food and Drug Administration that seeks guidance on communication about off-label uses.
Audits paused, providers glad
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 01, 2014
Long-term care providers are applauding a pause in the Medicare recovery audit contractor program.
COMS adds Outcomes IQ
Jul 31, 2013
COMS Interactive LLC has introduced an additional software module called Outcomes IQ™.
Administrator’s info leads to murder charges against doctor
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 05, 2005
A Dutch doctor has admitted to injecting five residents with fatal doses of morphine, authorities say. The physician says he did not murder the dementia-affected residents but rather had “relieved”...
Congress passes budget blueprint
By
Haymarket Media
May 21, 2007
The House and Senate approved a $2.9 trillion budget blueprint for fiscal year 2008 that would not include harsh cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
Missouri lawmakers pass bill approving Medicaid cuts
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 11, 2005
The Missouri legislature last week approved a bill calling for Medicaid cuts that likely will result in reduced payments to nursing homes.