Flaw in staffing mandate may push financial decisions ahead of clinical issues as admissions criteria:...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 25, 2024
Trying to maintain specific staffing levels included in a new federal mandate may lead to a financial “seesaw” for operators, with efforts to admit more residents constantly tempered by the fear of...
An administrative law judge’s ruling in favor of a former nursing home employee reinforces providers’ need to review their compliance with infection control and prevention regulations, experts asserted...
Transition to managed care leaves state’s providers with weeks-long pay shortages
By
Josh Henreckson
Jul 17, 2024
Indiana’s transition to Medicaid managed care for long-term supports and services this month was billed as a way to streamline care options and better manage costs for seniors. But some long-term care...
Nursing expert outlines 3-step plan for addressing burnout, related stress
By
Josh Henreckson
Jul 18, 2024
Burnout in nursing home staff has been a hot-button topic for years, but despite the spotlight, providers still need better tactics to diagnose and systematically address the issue in their buildings.
