Survey: Nurses are ‘dangerously’ stressed due to lack of authority, poor management
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 09, 2014
A lack of necessary authority and struggles with management are among multiple factors contributing to nurses’ high levels of stress, according to recently released survey results.
Providers: Survey shows lack of support for lawmakers favoring Medicare cuts
Jun 04, 2008
Two-thirds of voters polled said they would be less likely to vote for a member of Congress if he or she supports Medicare reforms that would lessen payments to nursing homes by $5 billion over five years....
Fast, efficient products most desired by cleaning workers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2016
Healthcare cleaning professionals are under increased pressure to keep down operating costs and are most focused on products that are efficient, according to a new survey.
Resident satisfaction rates have improved and health survey citations are declining in skilled nursing facilities, according to a new quality of care report.
Survey: Adult day care average cost hits $61 daily
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 28, 2007
Care at adult day care centers averages $61 per day, according to what is being touted as the first nationwide survey of such services.
Hospital, doctor visits expanded to 1.2 billion in 2005, study finds
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 06, 2007
A growing number of aging Americans accounted for a 20% increase in hospital and doctor visits in the past five years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
One day away: Payment session to kick off 11th McKnight’s Online Expo
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Mar 13, 2017
McKnight’s 11th Annual Online Expo kicks off tomorrow at 10:00 am ET with a compliance-focused session that is a must-attend for long-term care providers.
Cost of meds for elderly up 6.3% over last year, AARP survey says
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 21, 2006
Manufacturer prices for the most commonly prescribed drugs to people 50 and older increased by an average of 6.3% during the 12-month period ending in June, according to a recently released AARP survey....
Control could offset fatigue problems
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 06, 2017
The best way to combat universal fatigue among nurses might be to grant them more control over their schedules.
OIG: Hospices often out of compliance, need framing
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2014
The Department of Health and Human Services’ watchdog arm recently said hospice providers need stronger oversight measures. It also noted more than $5.8 billion in recoveries in fiscal 2013.