More LTC injury claims come from ‘favorable’ work environments: study
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 17, 2023
Long-term care facilities that created a favorable work environment actually drew more worker’s compensation claims than their peers, according to results of a new study.
High administrator, DON turnover land providers more complaint investigations: study
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 16, 2023
For nursing home operators looking to avoid complaint investigations, researchers have a resoundingly clear message: Staff retention matters just as much at the top of the managerial chain as it does on...
Risk pushing some SNFs away from complex patients, adding to hospital woes
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 16, 2023
Some nursing homes are becoming more reluctant to admit patients with complex health and treatment needs to avoid the risk of survey violations, according to sector observers.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Aug. 16
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 16, 2023
Idaho nursing home survey system has just 8 inspectors and major delays … Massachusetts breaks ground on veteran’s home meant to replace site of deadly COVID outbreak … On the Move: Gurwin promotes...
Barbiemania takes over Gurwin Healthcare System
By
Foster Stubbs
Aug 15, 2023
The release of the “Barbie” movie on July 21 swept a tsunami of pink across the country. Gurwin Healthcare System in New York was no exception. Its campus-wide “Barbiefest” featured all-pink...
Air pollution, dementia linked in study
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 15, 2023
A new study shows that being exposed to particulate air pollution may be linked to dementia. The authors say that reducing air pollution could promote healthy aging.
Expanding nursing assistant best practices may improve pain detection in older adults
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 14, 2023
Expanding the use of best care practices for nursing assistants, who are on the front lines of providing direct nursing home care, may help improve the early detection of pain and pain management for older...
Meet Aimee Middleton, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Aug 14, 2023
Learn more about Aimee Middleton, Vice President, Operations, Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, Sioux Falls, SD.
Disparities plagued care for older adults of color during pandemic, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 11, 2023
Disparities plagued care for older adults of color during pandemic, report finds
Picketing workers seek receiver for troubled nursing home
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 11, 2023
A union representing workers at a nursing home already under investigation for fraud are calling on the state to place the facility in receivership, alleging that the owners are revoking workers’ healthcare...