Nursing home plaintiffs involved in a class action lawsuit contend they have new evidence that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services acted to deny coverage for blood glucose tests for diabetics...
Infection Control Feature — Under attack
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2007
With contagions becoming more prevalent in facilities,
a strong prevention program can be the best defense.
Facilities often fall short in controlling residents’ pain
By
Liza Berger
Apr 17, 2006
Many nursing homes may need to re-evaluate their medication prescribing practices, new research suggests.
Winning the drug war
By
Liza Berger
Feb 05, 2017
Often forgotten or glossed over, there is still one sure answer to questions about how to improve medication mismanagement: have better documentation
Napping may lead to falls in older women, study reveals
By
Liza Berger
Oct 16, 2006
Older women who nap may be more likely to fall, according to a study in the August issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Looks do matter
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2008
Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.
Laundry/Housekeeping Feature: Bugging out
By
Liza Berger
Mar 11, 2006
Infection control poses new challenges as ‘super bugs’ have begun to infiltrate facilities. But providers are fighting back.
Admins’ pay rises to $102K, DONs’ up to $90K
By
Liza Berger
Nov 05, 2016
The long-term care field is showing signs of robust health. For the first time since the recession hit eight years ago, it is offering strong pay increases across the board — from certified nursing assistants...