Deadline for McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards is today
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 27, 2018
This is it: Today is the final day for senior care providers to enter McKnight’s annual Excellence in Technology Awards.
‘Great Places to Work’ list makes skilled nursing the big winner
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 28, 2018
A pair of skilled nursing providers emerged as the top finishers in the first-ever Great Places to Work in Aging Services list, which was unveiled on Thursday. But in effect, it was the profession itself...
Administrator directs CMS to conduct ‘comprehensive review’ of nursing home regulations
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Marty Stempniak
Apr 16, 2019
The top official at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Monday that she has directed the agency to undertake a “comprehensive review” of its regulations, guidelines and processes relate...
New analysis explores the ethics of ‘granny cams’ in nursing homes, urges further research before...
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Marty Stempniak
Feb 27, 2019
As the use of “granny cams” grows in nursing homes, researchers are warning about the possible ethical considerations.
Study contends SNF nursing directors not keen on obtaining degrees, offers motivation
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Marty Stempniak
Feb 01, 2019
A new study attempts to understand why many skilled nursing facility leaders have little interest in obtaining an advanced degree — despite some proof that it improves patient care.
Smaller size, independent ownership associated with families’ facility satisfaction
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 14, 2018
A smaller sized facility and no chain ownership were among the factors correlated to whether relatives were happy about their loved one’s stay, a University of Minnesota study finds.
Appellate court upholds nursing home’s $1.2 million fine for inadequate dental care
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Marty Stempniak
May 09, 2019
An appellate court has upheld a $1.2 million fine levied against a West Virginia nursing facility that failed to follow through on the extraction of one resident’s teeth.
LTC physical therapists get 2.39% pay bump, though home health, hospitals give larger raises
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 22, 2018
Physical therapists working in long-term care facilities received a 2.39% boost in pay this year, up to $43.87 per hour.
Feds curious whether HIPAA is impeding care coordination for SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 16, 2018
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is asking if patient privacy laws are preventing coordination among nursing homes and other providers.
Providers find pain interview most helpful in IMPACT Act testing
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 26, 2018
The pain interview for a new post-acute evaluation system, has been the most useful thus far, according to a progress report from federal officials on Wednesday.