McKnight’s Long-Term Care News earned two national awards at the 2015 American Society of Business Publication Editors awards presentation on Friday in New York.
Day in the Life: Dancing with a star
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2013
Miller’s Merry Manor has a name that is fitting for the holiday season. But the 62-bed facility in New Carlisle, IN, seeks a merry atmosphere throughout the year. Its dance activities, and one special...
High schoolers help to preserve LTC residents’ precious memories
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 17, 2019
A seniors advocacy group is hoping to preserve the memories of lonely older adults, and it’s deploying an army of high school teens to aid in the effort.
Prosecutor drops terrorism charges against nursing home worker who allegedly threatened beheading
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 18, 2014
Prosecutors in Oklahoma have dropped terrorism-related charges against a former nursing home worker accused of threatening to behead a colleague, news sources reported Wednesday.
Peanut butter recall list grows, providers urged to check food supplies
Jan 21, 2009
The list of companies and products affected by the peanut butter recall continues to grow as the Food and Drug Administration zeroes in on the source of the outbreak-a food manufacturer that supplies peanut...
Flu vaccine stolen from nursing home
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 22, 2004
The nationwide shortage of flu vaccine has apparently led to criminal behavior. Country Care Inc., an Easton, KS, nursing home, reported nine doses of flu vaccine stolen last week.
A new wound care app for nurses
Jun 05, 2018
There is a new forum for wound care nurses who are looking for help from their peers.
$6M loan helps Cali SNF out of a bind
Apr 10, 2018
A $6 million loan will help a Pasadena, CA-based skilled nursing facility out, post litigation.
60 Seconds with Gary Kelso, Chairman AHCA Not-for-Profit Council
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 01, 2013
What does a not-for-profit council do for a mostly for-profit association like AHCA?
Feds issue new guidance on Immediate Jeopardy penalties on eve of Senate hearing exploring nursing home...
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 06, 2019
With one of its top officials set to testify before the Senate today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services made a pre-emptive strike to show that it’s addressing nursing home safety concerns.