Feds turn attention back to facility staffing levels
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2020
In a recent Office of Inspector General report, we learned that federal overseers are not happy about nursing home staffing levels.
New infection control push puts scrutiny on laundries
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2020
From cleaning and disinfection practices to space and machines, departments asked to improve their game.
Operators avert big strike
Jun 01, 2020
ILLINOIS — Dozens of Illinois nursing home providers averted a strike by increasing wages by 24% and agreeing to provide hazard pay for workers.
Observation stay victory
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2020
A Connecticut federal appeals court granted certain hospital patients the right to appeal “observation stay” designations in a ruling that many hope will lead to greater access to Medicare-covered...
A mobile IC isolation pod for facilities
By
Amy Novotney
May 01, 2020
An international task force of designers, engineers, medical professionals and military experts has designed a mobile intensive-care isolation pod in response to the shortage of ICU beds available and...
A range of for-profit and nonprofit healthcare organizations are responding to elderly people’s increased risk of developing COVID-19 with new services and adapted products.
Study: Technology engages dementia residents in rehab
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 04, 2020
Therapy using an interactive touchscreen system successfully engaged older adult community residents with dementia and improved functional outcomes, according to the results of a new study led by a Pennsylvania...
Admit it: It’s time to give credit where credit is due
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2020
Throughout history, the cards have been stacked against various figures. So don’t get to feeling too singular when you sense the long-term care blues coming over you.
Shortage of nurses expected to worsen, new survey finds
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 05, 2020
About 20% of registered nurses are planning to retire within the next five years, a move that may worsen nurse staffing shortages, according to the 2019 AMN Survey of Registered Nurses.
‘Scary’ SNF closure trend
Jan 05, 2020
Nebraska — The closure of more than a dozen nursing homes throughout the state of Nebraska in 2019 is causing an “economic ripple effect” on nearby towns, according to community members.