With changes to the MDS form right around the corner, national expert Leah Klusch will lead attendees at an August 9 McKnight’s webinar webinar on the newly added MDS section: GG — Functional Abilities...
Online Expo, free CE credits around the corner
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 03, 2015
Providers have an outstanding chance to polish their knowledge and skills in three key areas of long-term care Wednesday. McKnight’s 3rd Annual Fall Online Expo features nationally respected speakers...
McKnight’s Senior Living and Daily Briefing debut
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 20, 2015
Senior living professionals have a new source of daily news, analysis and information from the most trusted media publisher in long-term care. McKnight’s Senior Living (www.McKnightsSeniorLiving.com)...
‘Pressure Ulcer Prevention Day’ brings special offerings
Nov 14, 2014
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel is leading efforts to observe a “worldwide” pressure ulcer prevention day on Thursday. The objective is to increase awareness for pressure ulcer prevention...
SNF Open Door forum features blockbuster topics
Nov 07, 2014
The SNF Open Door Forum to be hosted Thursday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should get the phone lines burning. PPS Payment reform, 2015 payroll staffing data collection, quality measures...
Webinar focuses on nurses: ‘partners in health reform’
Jan 10, 2014
A 90-minute webinar will focus on frontline nurses — “the largest group of professionals involved in the delivery of healthcare” — in an event targeting C-suite leaders and others overseeing...
McKnight’s 2nd Annual Technology Awards deadline fast approaching
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 28, 2013
Long-term care providers should be taking advantage of the next two weeks to pick projects, programs or systems to nominate for recognition in the second annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology...
Election Day: Moment at hand for the future of healthcare funding and coverage
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 02, 2012
After more than a year on the campaign trail, it all comes down to Tuesday. Elections across the country, topped by the battle for the presidency, will take place. The results could set in motion the framework...
Window closing on preferred treatment for applicants seeking $100,000 in ‘innovation’ grants
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 28, 2012
The LeadingAge Innovations Fund is looking to give up to $100,000 in grant money to provider members that have developed innovative programs that can demonstrably improve conditions for residents, families,...
Democratic rebuttals to GOP Medicare, Medicaid plans expected at national convention
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 31, 2012
Next week it will be the Democrats’ turn to offer their visions of the future for the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as other issues that would significantly affect long-term care operators....