Senate unanimously passes NOTICE Act, president’s signature next
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Jul 29, 2015
Legislation that would change the appointment of “observation status” for hospital patients was passed by the Senate on Tuesday, and will now be sent to the president to be signed into law.
Dementia increases risk for hospital readmission by 20%
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John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
Seniors are more likely to be rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge if they have dementia, and the risk increases if they are taking an antipsychotic medication, according to recently published research.
The advantages of remote medication dispensing
By
Dave Doane
May 18, 2010
Medication dispensing technology has evolved in the long-term care pharmacy field. Remote dispensing is a new model that speeds up access to medications and allows nurses to spend more time with residents.
Medicare should pay for skilled nursing services without a qualifying hospital stay, experts tell Senators
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Tim Mullaney
Jul 31, 2014
The time has come to eliminate hospital stay requirements for beneficiaries to qualify for Medicare coverage of skilled nursing services, experts told a Senate committee Wednesday.
Green is good: long-term care transportation choices that save money and the environment
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2009
Investing in more efficient transportation options is smart. It helps the environment, cuts down on costs—and it’s not as hard as it sounds
Windows create a new world for residents with dementia
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Amy Novotney
May 06, 2017
Dutch designers have developed interactive art screens to help nursing home residents reconnect in a more meaningful way with family, caregivers and the outside world.
State News for March 2017
Mar 05, 2017
NORTH DAKOTA — The state’s 80 senior care centers faced a difficult choice when they agreed with a proposed 5% surcharge on the services they provide. In the end, it was either accept the fee or...
AG revives ‘false advertising’ fight against Golden Living
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James M. Berklan
Oct 06, 2017
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has attempted to revive a lawsuit that claims nursing home giant Golden LivingCenters was guilty of “false advertising” for its services.
Senior services agencies reach critical moment in government shutdown, survey finds
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 15, 2013
Organizations that provide transportation, meals and other services to seniors who need home care are facing imminent service reductions due to the federal government shutdown, and this could mean increased...
Prost! Nursing home celebrates Oktoberfest with residents
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Marty Stempniak
Oct 17, 2018
It would be tough taking a busload of nursing home residents to Munich, Germany, so one provider decided to bring Oktoberfest to its own facility last week instead.