Severe hypoglycemia tied to cognitive decline in seniors with type 1 diabetes
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 07, 2020
Adults with type 1 diabetes are living longer, and understanding the role of this common side effect on brain health is crucial, say researchers.
CMS no longer requiring surveyors to be fully vaccinated in order to inspect facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 17, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has rescinded guidance that says surveyors who are not fully vaccinated shouldn’t participate on the onsite survey team when inspecting certified providers.
Senate tables vote on Medicaid bill
Aug 03, 2010
The Senate Monday opted to delay a vote on a Medicaid and education package because it was not fully paid for.
Ask the treatment expert: Pressure ulcers and vitamin supplements
By
Donna Sardina
Dec 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
Casamba announces integration
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 30, 2018
Casamba and Kno2® have announced a fully interoperable healthcare solution for outpatient clinics.
‘Fully vaccinated’ may be moving target in face of breakthroughs, omicron
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 29, 2021
More than a week after federal health officials greenlighted booster shots for all American adults, questions remain about what it means to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19 — and whether that...
Providers ‘fully committed’ to new COVID vaccination reporting requirement
By
Danielle Brown
May 06, 2021
Maryland long-term care providers are welcoming a new mandate that requires providers to report weekly COVID vaccination data to the state’s Department of Health.
Older adults unlikely to fully recover following hip fracture
By
Nov 05, 2016
Less than half of seniors who suffer hip fractures will recover previous levels of function, according to a new study.
AHCA/NCAL resets annual convention as 24-day online event in October
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 12, 2020
The modified 71t annual AHCA/NCAL conference will take place Oct. 8-31 as a fully online event.
CMS’ Medicare cuts bring pain
Oct 01, 2009
Does Congress fully understand the impact that billions of dollars of funding cuts to skilled nursing facilities will have?
