Minority caregivers dismiss symptoms of Alzheimer’s, study finds
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 15, 2007
Blacks and Hispanic caregivers are more likely to dismiss symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as part of the normal aging process, compared to caregivers of other races, according to a new study by the...
Survey: Short-stay residents want more help with meds, clinician connections upon discharge
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 03, 2021
Fully 80% of respondents said they received and understood their discharge instructions. But at least two-thirds would have liked more help with their medication regimen, physician referrals, and other...
SCA launches Tork Health Hands website
Oct 20, 2015
SCA has released a survey stating 93% of healthcare facility patients and visitors believe hand hygiene is more important in healthcare than in other settings.
GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services releases executive survey
Sep 24, 2013
Most executives expect to pursue mergers and acquisitions as part of their growth strategy over the next year, while a third will look at recapitalization, according to a new survey from GE Capital, Healthcare...
Iowa offers first online nursing home survey for residents, families
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Haymarket Media
May 25, 2006
Iowa has become the first state to create a Web site that allows residents and families of residents to share their nursing home experiences.
Ask The Payment Expert about … Phase 2 of the Requirements of Participation
By
Patricia Boyer
Jul 06, 2017
When does Phase 2 of the Requirements of Participation start and should we be concerned?
Survey: Seniors concerned most about health, Alzheimer’s
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 25, 2006
A strong majority of seniors are concerned about their health, with mental functioning their top worry. The disease they fear the most is Alzheimer’s, according to findings of a survey conducted...
Survey: Majority of states report Part D problems among dual eligibles
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 03, 2006
A total of 31 states have experienced widespread problems among their dual eligible residents transitioning to Medicare part D prescription drug coverage, according to a 50-state survey of Medicaid officials....
ITUpdate
Feb 01, 2014
» The government’s five-star system for rating nursing homes does not reflect the quality of life experienced by residents with preserved cognition, according to newly published research.
Ask the Payment Expert about … acuity-based staffing
By
Patricia Boyer
Jan 06, 2017
What is acuity-based staffing and how do we know what our acuity is?