CMS announces details of ‘unprecedented’ national nursing home training program for COVID-19 … Doctor casts doubt on coronavirus plasma treatment: ‘No breakthrough here’ … First COVID-19 reinfection...
Federal government sues provider after workers are fired for seeking religious exemption to flu shot
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Apr 29, 2016
A North Carolina-based healthcare provider has been hit with a lawsuit from the federal government for allegedly firing three employees who asked for a religious exemption from the company’s mandatory...
Research Report:Â How to Keep Your New Hires (They Told Us)
Turnover in the first 100 days of employment is high–particularly in the senior care industry. However, by asking questions and listening, you can give new employees the support they need to do their...
Grassley wants explanation for performance-based bonuses
Mar 05, 2008
Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) is upset with the way some Iowa nursing facilities are receiving performance-pay bonuses and has said he will ask federal regulators to explain them. Grassley’s request...
In the quest for Medicare patients, Yelp stars outshine Care Compare
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Jessica R. Towhey
Sep 22, 2023
More consumers are turning to social media review platforms to help choose a nursing home for family members, but the reviews can be skewed by anecdotal and personal evidence, a new study shows.
Nestlé Professional MINOR’S adds low-sodium, gluten-free base
Jul 22, 2014
MINOR’s Low Sodium Gluten Free Base is available in chicken, beef and vegetable, Nestle Professional announced.
Also in the News for Thursday, Aug. 20
Aug 20, 2020
Connecticut failed to protect nursing homes in early days of pandemic: study finds … Florida panel unlikely to recommend reopening of nursing homes to all visitors … 64% of assisted living providers...
Marketing Matters: Omnichannel marketing
By
Pam Selker Rak
Aug 29, 2016
A look at omnichannel marketing
Also in the News for Wednesday, June 24
Jun 24, 2020
Fauci testifies that coronavirus vaccine might be ready by the end of 2020 … In surprise move, Virginia releases names of facilities with COVID-19 outbreaks … HHS releases updated FAQ on Provider Relief...
HHS seeks health IT data from industry vendors
Aug 31, 2011
The Department of Health and Human Services wants to study nursing home patient assessment data to determine whether health information technology standards can improve care coordination. More specifically,...