The National Quality Forum recently endorsed 21 measures for nursing home residents and short-stay patients.
State news: Governor might soften proposed Medicaid cuts
Apr 01, 2011
MINNESOTA–Just days after approving expansion of the state’s Medicaid rolls by 95,000 people in mid-February, Gov. Mark Dayton unveiled a fiscal budget that would cut Medicaid payments for...
Building a capital plan for assisted living facilities
By
Ameeta Soni
Mar 23, 2011
Organizations that provide medical care serve one of the most vital roles in society today, whether it is a hospital, a doctor’s office or an assisted living facility. Given today’s economy,...
Attitudes about food create opportunities for healthcare operators and manufacturers
By
John Bassounas
Mar 16, 2011
The first question, be it in discussion of a retirement community, healthcare facility, or similar location is, “How’s the food?” For the food service operator, that’s the million-dollar...
Union avoidance – press the ‘Easy’ button
By
Tom Zigray
Mar 08, 2011
Unions now represent less than 7% of the private industry workforce in the United States. It is imperative that unions take immediate action to rebuild their membership. That is exactly what unions are...
Nursing homes to be judged by 21 new quality measures on federal website
Mar 04, 2011
The National Quality Forum on Wednesday came out in support of 21 measures to be used to care for both long-term nursing home residents and short-stay patients. These measures will be included in the Centers...
Report: Pressure sores on the decline among nursing home residents
Mar 03, 2011
The percentage of nursing home residents with pressure sores has fallen over the last decade, according to a newly released report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Design Decisions: Racing to the future of care
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 01, 2011
Sam Swope Masonic Homes of Kentucky combines the state’s culture and evolving care models while quadrupling facility size.
Deal lets former Hollywood stars stay put, for now
Feb 25, 2011
A nursing home and hospital that cares for Hollywood’s former actors may get an extended run after all.
New challenges, opportunities for long-term care pharmacies
By
Susan Janeczko
Feb 23, 2011
Some 59% of community pharmacies provide critical long-term care services to patients and 100% of them face unprecedented challenges as 2011 gets into full swing.