U.S. renews public health emergency for at least 3 months … Pfizer says it could have COVID-19 shot that targets multiple variants ready by fall … LeadingAge’s new public service campaign promotes...
Recognizing and fixing burnout among SNF rehabilitation therapists
By
Richard White
Apr 13, 2022
As COVID-19 and its variants continue to be of concern among leadership at skilled nursing facilities throughout the country, virus protection for our residents and their families persists. Although strict...
Potential moral injury seen in healthcare workers similar to vets
Apr 12, 2022
Demographic characteristics suggestive of less empowerment may increase risk for moral injury
Hypertension, CHD risk up with history of allergic disorders
Apr 12, 2022
Risk for hypertension highest for those age 18 to 57 years; CHD risk highest for those aged 39 to 57 years, men, Blacks
Nursing home pay rule reveals CMS strategy on minimum staffing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 13, 2022
If there’s one thing nursing home providers, consumer advocates and regulators can all agree on when it comes to the development of a federal minimum staffing rule, it might be just how difficult the...
More vaccine reporting in line for SNFs under CMS proposal
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 13, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is eyeing a new measure that would require skilled nursing facilities to report flu vaccination rates among workers.
Seated tai chi improves functional, mental health recovery in ischemic stroke
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 13, 2022
Patients in a modified, 12-week tai chi program saw gains in hand and arm function, balance while sitting and mental health when compared to those in a standard stroke rehab exercise program.
Ask the nursing expert: As DON, I spend much of my day fixing staffing issues or working the floor myself....
By
Amy Stewart
Mar 01, 2022
As DON, I spend much of my day fixing staffing issues or working the floor myself. How can I improve my current situation?
Virtual plate checks may help providers battle malnutrition
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 01, 2022
A group of Canadian researchers, in partnership with several long-term care facilities, are using artificial intelligence to help prevent malnutrition among residents.
Ask the payment expert: Is there a penalty if a SNF resident receives more than 25% of his or her therapy...
By
Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, DNS-CT
Mar 01, 2022
Is there a penalty if a SNF resident receives more than 25% of his or her therapy in a concurrent or group setting?