For-profit providers targeted again in study of COVID-19 care
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 12, 2021
Federal policymakers should be cautious about the influence nursing home ownership has on quality of care after a study found for-profit providers have had worse COVID-19 outcomes, researchers say.
CMP grant receives phenomenal nursing retention results, even during pandemic!
By
Peg Tobin
Jul 09, 2021
Tobin and Associates, Inc. received a Civil Monetary Penalty Grant to implement a Nurse Leadership Training Program in Ohio from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2020. The purpose of this grant was to...
Overall telehealth use dropping but no fear of leaving LTC
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 09, 2021
Telehealth usage is declining and in-person visits at medical facilities are increasing again, according to new data from FAIR Health.
Providers worry they might not be able to meet staff fingerprinting deadline, leading to forced terminations
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 07, 2021
Connecticut long-term care providers are quickly trying to comply with a state mandate that requires healthcare workers hired during the pandemic to submit fingerprints for a background check by July 20...
SNFs could be exposed to more falls after admitting residents already suffering from cognitive decline:...
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 07, 2021
Admitting seniors who have some form of cognitive impairment could expose skilled nursing facilities to more resident falls during their stay, according to a new study.
Diaries of infection preventionists offer peek into pandemic struggles
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 06, 2021
Real-time reports from the height of the pandemic offer a glimpse into the highs and lows infection preventionists faced as they tackled unprecedented challenges.
The finalists for the 2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards have arrived
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 02, 2021
A panel of expert judges has determined the short list of finalists for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellent in Technology Awards competition.
Implementing strategies that promote true value of direct care workers will improve LTSS workforce challenges:...
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 02, 2021
The long-term services and supports sector must reimagine the direct care workforce, making employees feel more valued, to reduce turnover and improve recruitment, according to a new analysis.
Oil, gold, nursing homes? Don’t be a commodity
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2021
With all the talk of impending acquisitions lately, it’s hard not to think of skilled nursing facilities as commodities to be bandied about for the right price — or shuttered if they don’t produce...
COVID-19: Still putting some starch in laundry operations
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2021
Increased reliance on reusable PPE, limited access to maintenance and repairs spun up new wash processes