Survey: Most seniors approve of healthcare worker vaccinations … Depression levels rose among older adults during pandemic, survey shows … Alzheimer’s advocates urge HHS to adopt ‘aggressive’...
About 30% of senior living communities report no COVID-19 cases: survey
By
Alicia Lasek
May 30, 2020
Three in ten Ziegler survey respondents report no cases, and most say 2% or fewer residents and staff have tested positive. Meanwhile, four in ten say they’re easing lockdown restrictions.
Survey reveals causes of burnout among U.S. nurses, areas for improvement
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 14, 2021
Fully two-thirds of nurses are now considering leaving the profession, a survey released earlier this month from staffing firm Cross Country Healthcare has found.
Nursing home culture change is linked to a decrease in survey deficiencies, research shows
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 13, 2014
Nursing homes that initiated culture change between 2004 and 2009 saw a noteworthy decrease in health-related survey deficiency citations, according to recently published research. The investigators describe...
Most women unaware of their Alzheimer’s risk, Cleveland Clinic survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 30, 2022
Fully 82% of U.S. women are unaware of their relatively high odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease. And most have not addressed key risk factors with a healthcare provider.
Lack of faculty hampers enrollment at college-level nursing programs, study finds
Dec 05, 2008
One nursing association is continuing to push for federal funding for professional nursing programs in light of a recent study that reveals a dire nurse faculty shortage at nursing schools.
Providers press CMS on COVID-19 vaccination for surveyors
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 16, 2021
Updated nursing home COVID-19 visitation guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services was widely welcomed by long-term care providers Monday, but stakeholders are still seeking more...
Potential job creation in ‘Top 10’ senior-living trends
Feb 08, 2011
As long-term care facilities rush to keep up with a rapidly aging population, the need to add beds and offer new services makes them a bright spot for job creation.
78% of nursing home referral partners would switch allegiances for this key offering
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2021
As skilled nursing anticipates an uptick in hospital referrals — and the possibility of more Medicare-covered stays — a new survey finds that those without robust information exchange capabilities...
Also in the News for Thursday, April 22
Apr 22, 2021
CDC pushes SNF worker vaccinations even harder after unvaccinated employee causes outbreak at Kentucky facility … LeadingAge lobbies for changes to 3-day stay, nurse aide training and surveying at annual...