A leading long-term care nurses group is praising the American Nurses Association’s new “zero tolerance” policy regarding violence and bullying in healthcare workplaces.
Tomorrow’s the day: Providers prepare for Phase 2 deadline
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Nov 27, 2017
Despite efforts from provider groups and lawmakers to delay Phase 2 of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Requirements of Participation, the new survey process is expected to take effect...
CCRC executive director salary averages $155,000, DONs $91,000, survey finds
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Jul 17, 2015
Continuing care retirement community CCRC executive directors — who saw only a modest 0.21% salary increase last year — gained an average of 3% this year, according to results of a new salary survey...
CMS nursing home ‘action plan’ targets enforcement, consumer awareness
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May 24, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services FY 2016 to 2017 Nursing Home Action Plan laid out five strategies that will “guide” the CMS’ Division of Nursing Homes in improving safety...
Residents who regularly participate in a variety of activities are more likely to thrive in a skilled nursing setting than residents whose activities are limited, a recent study shows.
It’s here! McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off today at 10 a.m. ET
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Mar 14, 2017
McKnight’s 11th Annual Online Expo is back with educational sessions beginning today at 10 a.m. ET. Registration is still open and ongoing through Wednesday for last-minute attendees.
Nursing home administrator salaries across the country increased 3.78% over the past year, when using a same-facility comparison.
Study refutes the notion that longer nurse shifts are better
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Nov 05, 2015
Nurses who work long shifts may experience job dissatisfaction and a risk of burnout, according to new research.
LTC execs’ salary hikes may ‘trickle down’ to facility staff, report finds
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Feb 18, 2016
Multi-facility long-term care executives enjoyed salary increases across the board this year, according to a new compensation survey. Those raises are a good sign for salaries at individual facilities,...
Chain-tied entrants are not disrupting local competition
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Jun 05, 2017
The number of nursing homes affiliated with a chain provider has increased in recent years, with independent facilities becoming less common. But chains’ growth typically poses little threat to local...