My main takeaway from a key speech Monday is likely something that hit home for others in the audience as well: we should focus less on what we should be doing, and more on what we shouldn’t.
OIG to tackle skilled nursing payments, avoidable hospitalizations in FY 2016
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Jun 08, 2016
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General will dig into Medicare requirements for skilled nursing care coverage during the remainder of fiscal year 2016, according to a new...
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 19
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Oct 19, 2017
AHCA/NCAL elects new board, Wylie named chairman … More than half of RNs report patient bias, offensive comments, survey shows … Former drug company exec top candidate for HHS secretary post...
Surviving disaster may up dementia risk
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Dec 06, 2016
Older adults who live through a disaster may also face an increased risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a recent study.
ANA: ‘zero tolerance’ for bullies at work
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Nov 05, 2015
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.
Could end-of-life care be getting worse?
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Oct 11, 2017
With more providers and patients than ever focusing on palliative and hospice care, shouldn’t the quality improve at least a little bit? Not necessarily.
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...
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.
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...