Golden LivingCenters sells SNFs at center of PA lawsuit
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Apr 05, 2017
A New York-based healthcare provider acquired the licenses of 10 Pennsylvania Golden LivingCenters that were targeted in a lawsuit filed by former state Attorney General Kathleen Kane.
‘Chronic underfunding of long-term care is coming home to roost’ in South Dakota
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 17, 2018
An unprecedented wave of nursing home closures is hitting South Dakota, fueled by what advocates say is “chronic underfunding” of Medicaid.
Big Apple visitor gives Australian facility resident ‘best’ day of her life
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 24, 2018
A walk through the halls of her Australian nursing home turned into the best day of Berenice Benson’s life when she found herself escorted by one of New York City’s finest.
1,650 workers at nursing homes in receivership finally get paid
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 10, 2018
A court-appointed receiver has doled out paychecks to 1,650 workers at 31 nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Nebraska.
State says it plans to crack down on nursing home operators with shaky finances
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Marty Stempniak
Apr 24, 2019
Kansas is forcing nursing homes to provide more details about their finances in a bid to prevent operators from falling into insolvency.
Meet Connie Ortega, Hall of Honor inductee
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James M. Berklan
Jul 24, 2020
Editor’s Note: We are profiling the McKnight’s 2020 Women of Distinction honorees daily through the program’s July 28 online awards ceremony. To register or learn more about this digital celebration,...
Taking it to the top
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Brett Bakshis
Sep 01, 2008
Because of a scarcity of land, one Chicago nursing home turns to its roof for garden space. Residents tend to a variety of plants and flowers
What’s the best way to prevent skin tears?
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Susan Wickard
May 01, 2012
A skin tear is a traumatic wound resulting from separation of the epidermis (top layer) from the dermis (underlying layer). The aging process causes older adults to be at high risk for skin tears.
Ask the treatment expert: suggestions on compliance with new Quality of Life and Environment section...
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Donna Sardina
Jun 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
EHRs show promise for palliative ulcers
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Jun 06, 2016
Electronic health records may help palliative care providers better manage pressure ulcers within their facility, according to a new review in Wounds UK.