A majority of hospices recently had at least one deficiency in the quality of care they provide, according to a recent audit by the federal government’s top watchdog agency.
Report details new CMS quality improvement indicator tool
May 10, 2011
Quality Indicator Survey inspectors are beginning to use new software that works with personal tablet computers during their nursing home visits, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
Keeping seniors informed about medication vital to avoiding missed dosages
By
Ashley Carman
Jun 26, 2013
Providers need to explain medication compliance better in order to help seniors avoid missed dosages, a caretaking specialist said in a webinar Tuesday.
Eldercare costs are up by 3.5%
By
Mary Gustafson
Jun 01, 2011
Long-term care facilities are increasing their room charges. But this year’s increase is still less than cost increases for other types of goods and services, results of a new survey reveal.
Providers react to poor perception of nursing homes in national survey
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Haymarket Media
Jul 15, 2005
Only 35% of Americans like the quality of care in nursing homes, according to a new survey. Providers responded to the Kaiser Family Foundation Long-Term Care poll Thursday.
Wages on the rise for long-term care RNs, LPNs but gender gaps still persist
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Oct 06, 2017
Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses working in long-term care are experiencing pay increases, but some wage gaps still exist between male and female nurses, the results of a new survey show.
Ask the nursing expert: How do you keep records organized in preparation for annual reviews?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Bush signs major spending measure
Jan 02, 2008
President Bush last month signed a $555 billion spending bill that eliminates revisit user fees for nursing homes.
Minority caregivers dismiss symptoms of Alzheimer’s, study finds
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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...