Staff turnover needs to be considered in flu season plans for LTC, researchers say
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Oct 16, 2017
Long-term care providers should take their staff turnover rate into account when looking for ways to increase employee flu vaccination rates, according to a new research review. Because there could be...
Greystone gets the Gold: Named best in Transitions category of McKnight’s Tech Awards
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 16, 2017
Greystone Healthcare Management has received the Gold Award in the McKnight’s Tech Awards competition in the Transitions category for its management of resident transitions.
New online certificate program in advanced care planning starts
Oct 11, 2017
Sarah Lawrence College’s Graduate & Professional Studies program has launched a course to train physicians and healthcare professionals in discussing end-of-life care preferences.
California governor signs ‘Bill of Rights’ for LGBT long-term care residents
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Oct 11, 2017
California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed a bill into law on Wednesday that provides protections to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents of long-term care facilities.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Oct. 11
Oct 11, 2017
Team-based intervention helps reduce inappropriate prescribing in SNFs … Workforce shortage may hit nursing home that employs inmates in kitchen, laundry … SNF where volunteers removed residents...
Football team surprises nursing home residents, escorts them to homecoming parade
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Oct 11, 2017
For residents of Winner Regional Long-Term Care in Winner, SD, the local high school football team is a big deal. Many residents attended Winner High School and wear Winner Warriors gear on game days.
Groups call for delay of ‘costly’ mega-rule
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Oct 06, 2017
The next phases of the new requirements of participation should be delayed to relieve burden on providers, LeadingAge told lawmakers in late August.
Clinical staff more critical of safety inside nursing homes
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 06, 2017
Nursing home administrators perceive a better safety culture in their facility than clinical staff, according to a new report.
Salaries for admins near $107k, DONs $93k
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Liza Berger
Oct 06, 2017
By most indications, the U.S. economy is humming along, following years of recession and recovery. That robustness has had a lopsided effect on nursing homes, leading to increased competition for certain...
Lancaster Pollard acquired by ORIX USA
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 06, 2017
ORIX USA has bought Lancaster Pollard, the companies announced in September.