Commercial flooring manufacturer Patcraft has launched Organic Interruption, a modular flooring collection inspired by the interaction between nature and man-made structure. The 18” x 36” carpet tiles...
To foster DEI growth, seek more worker input: LTC expert
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Kimberly Marselas
May 27, 2022
The continued evolution and growth of diversity, equity and inclusion [DEI] initiatives is one way long-term care providers can retain employees in a tight labor market, a nurse and attorney with more...
Patcraft debuts non-woven composite flooring
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 07, 2020
Patcraft, a leader in high-performance commercial flooring, has launched its first non-woven composite flooring collection, Dichroic. The collection incorporates the warmth of soft surface and the durability...
BREAKING: CMS increases oversight of nursing home survey process and expands nursing home visitation...
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Kimberly Marselas
Danielle Brown
Nov 12, 2021
Nursing homes should allow visitation for residents “at all times,” while state surveyors received steps on how to address a backlog of complaint and recertification surveys under two separate memos...
Wound care at home needs more policy and tech support
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 10, 2023
Patients ready to leave a nursing home often have unhealed chronic wounds, but virtual programs that could assist in follow-up care face multiple barriers, new research shows.
Watchdog pressures HHS to give timeline on remaining relief funding
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 20, 2021
The federal government’s top watchdog is calling for better communication about the distribution of coronavirus relief funds, criticizing the Department of Health and Human Services for not having a...
Also in the News for Friday, Aug. 25
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 25, 2023
CMS materials from MDS training sessions now available online … CDC: New COVID lineage could infect those previously vaccinated … New enforcement wave linked to $836M in COVID relief fraud, including...
Skilled nursing recovery hangs in the balance as life with COVID takes shape
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2022
As U.S. skilled nursing providers approach the two-year anniversary of COVID-19’s deadly beginnings, they’re looking for a fresh start. But will they be able to find it in a year during which any major...
Skilled nursing recovery hangs in the balance as life with COVID takes shape
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 01, 2022
An unrelenting virus will shape the year ahead, but staffing shortages, state and federal legislation and technology also could lead to much-needed new opportunities for the skilled nursing sector.
‘Critical access’ not at critical mass, but skilled nursing providers push on
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 02, 2023
Support for the concept of critical access nursing homes is growing among providers, but it has yet to gain much traction among industry leaders or the politicians who would need to create such a safety...