Senators want to know why more nursing homes aren’t on the worst-of-the-worst list
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2019
Two U.S. lawmakers are quizzing federal officials, wanting to know why there aren’t more skilled nursing providers in a program for under performers.
Bundled pay scheme steers clear of SNFs
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
Hospitals participating in bundled payment efforts are actively reducing their use of skilled nursing care, according to a study in the August issue of Health Affairs.
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.
City will fine nursing homes that call 911 for non-urgent falls; advocates ‘deeply troubled’
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Marty Stempniak
Nov 27, 2018
In an effort to deter nursing home staff from calling 911 when a resident falls, one Washington city has added a penalty.
Researchers say SNF managers and frontline workers need to listen to each other more about safety
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2019
Senior nursing home managers and direct care staff have very different perceptions on their facility’s performance and priorities related to resident safety.
New report says hospital patients often feel rushed, helpless when making the transition to SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
Two new reports add to a growing body of evidence that the transition from hospital to skilled nursing facility is less than ideal.
Analysis explores the secret sauce for successful hospital-SNF collaboration
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 10, 2018
Hospitals are working much more closely with skilled nursing facilities, aiming to form bonds and avoid costly and harmful hospital readmissions. But little is understood about how they’re creating...
Feds announce slew of moves aimed at improving nursing homes’ digital communication with hospitals
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Marty Stempniak
Feb 12, 2019
The federal government is making a big push to improve information sharing between skilled nursing facilities and other providers, announcing several moves on Monday.
Caring for dual-eligibles could be putting providers in a no-win situation, study finds
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 18, 2019
Skilled nursing providers who care for dual-eligible beneficiaries are being put at a disadvantage by risk models that are leaving out key pieces of information.
AHCA’s Parkinson blasts study on end-of-life rehab in ‘The Hill’ op-ed
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 22, 2018
The chief of the leading long-term care association is slamming a new study on high-intensity rehab performed on nursing home residents at the end of their life.