A Massachusetts-based senior care provider has created a resident experience survey that works with PointClickCare’s electronic health record platform to improve patient care.
New survey demonstrates impact of NSAIDs
By
Penney Cowan
May 27, 2016
A new survey shows that despite the widespread use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in this country, there is a lack of understanding about these commonly used pain medications.
Survey: Nurses under dangerous stress
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 01, 2014
A lack of necessary authority and problems with management are contributing to nurses’ high levels of stress, according to recently released survey results.
Survey: Consumers satisfied with Massachusetts nursing homes
By
Haymarket Media
Dec 22, 2005
Families are generally satisfied with the care their loved ones are receiving in nursing homes, according to a Massachusetts nursing home consumer satisfaction survey.
Ask the Nursing Expert about … staff competencies
By
Judi Kulus, MSN, MAT, RN, NHA, RAC-MT, DNS-CT
Nov 06, 2017
Is it true that during new survey process, surveyors will ask staff nurses and nursing assistants about their competencies, with questions such as, “Do you receive periodic evaluations on your skills,...
OIG to audit CMS oversight of state-contracted nursing home surveyors
By
Josh Henreckson
Jan 23, 2024
A top federal watchdog will audit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ nursing home survey practices in 2024, according to a new report.
Survey: Workers say SNFs need staffing improvements, better mistake responses
By
Nov 04, 2016
Most nursing homes could improve on their staffing levels and the way that supervisors respond to mistakes, according to a recently released federal survey of facility staff.
Aging committee chair delivers another broadside about nursing home surveys
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 28, 2023
A powerful US senator is bringing added firepower in his quest to fix what he sees as major issues with state surveys of nursing homes. It’s an effort that had one leading advocate channeling Alanis...
Nursing home oversight ‘a system in crisis,’ Senate committee finds
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 19, 2023
Oversight of the nation’s 15,000-plus nursing homes is “in crisis,” with many facilities more than a year overdue for routine inspections and nine states reporting more than half their surveyor positions...
New safety survey available from Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Sep 22, 2008
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality released a new survey to help nursing homes assess safety, track changes in resident safety over time, and evaluate the impact of safety interventions.