Nurses focusing on quality of care indicators to share experiences
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 01, 2013
Nursing and healthcare professionals from around the globe will convene Wednesday through Friday at the 7th Annual American Nurses Association “Nursing Quality Conference.” The latest research...
National provider call to focus on reducing antipsychotics use, improving dementia care in nursing homes
Jan 25, 2013
Providers are invited to take part in a 90-minute teleconference Thursday that is aimed at improving dementia care in nursing homes. The mission of the National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care will...
Future of Quality Improvement Organizations the focus of special Open Door Forum
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McKnight's Staff
Jan 18, 2013
Providers interested in the future development of Quality Improvement Organizations will want to clear their schedule for 12:30 Eastern Time on Thursday. That’s when The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Upsurge in flu cases to keep providers on high alert in days ahead
Jan 11, 2013
With widespread cases of flu being reported already in 47 states, health officials nationwide are keeping a wary eye eye on public health. Nursing homes in various pockets have reported cutting off or...
Tips for long-term care managers to lead a more balanced life
Jan 04, 2013
Top providers know it is important for their managers and other employees to lead a balanced life. A webcast Tuesday will discuss how to better accomplish the feat. Stress, basic health and relationship...
Proper evaluation documentation that supports nursing home billing the focus of webcast for clinicians
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McKnight's Staff
Dec 07, 2012
In light of recent allegations of gross upcoding in therapy circles, an upcoming webcast on appropriate patient evaluation and management documentation could prove popular. Alva Baker, M.D., CMD, who has...
Healthcare summit: Best practices for mobile health implementation in focus
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 30, 2012
Providers, policy makers, financial and technical experts and more will be highlighted at the 2012 mHealth Summit, which takes place Monday through Wednesday in a Maryland suburb of Washington. Best practices...
Long-term care administrators gearing up for 19th annual ‘Winter Marketplace’
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 16, 2012
When the Thanksgiving holiday week clears, long-term care leaders will be getting ready to collect and discuss strategies at the ACHCA Winter Marketplace conference in Las Vegas. Sponsored by the American...
Election Day: Moment at hand for the future of healthcare funding and coverage
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 02, 2012
After more than a year on the campaign trail, it all comes down to Tuesday. Elections across the country, topped by the battle for the presidency, will take place. The results could set in motion the framework...
Nation’s largest nursing home association to hold annual meeting in Tampa
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 05, 2012
Members of the American Health Care Association will gather Sunday through Wednesday in Tampa for the group’s 63rd annual convention and expo. Keynote speakers include best-selling business author...