Genesis, UNM partner up to cut hospital readmissions
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Nov 05, 2016
The nation’s largest provider of skilled nursing services is teaming with the University of New Mexico Health System in an effort to tackle the growing issue of hospital readmissions among nursing...
Mixed fungi film slows foot ulcer healing
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Kimberly Marselas
Nov 05, 2016
Researchers have discovered that fungi found in chronic wounds can form mixed bacterial-fungal biofilms associated with poor outcomes and longer healing times.
Genesis to save in ‘win-win’ $1.7 billion sale of 92 facilities
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Nov 04, 2016
Genesis HealthCare is expected to save millions in rent payments after its largest landlord completes a $1.7 billion sale of 92 properties to new owners, the company announced Wednesday.
Family claims hair styling led to resident’s death at skilled nursing facility
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Oct 25, 2016
The daughter of a former New Hampshire nursing home resident has filed a lawsuit claiming her mother suffered a reaction to chemicals while receiving a perm at the facility’s salon that eventually...
Family pushing for class action lawsuit against provider Revera
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Oct 21, 2016
The family of a resident who died following a stay at a Canadian nursing home is hoping others will join in a $200 million lawsuit against a provider.
Also in the News for Thursday, October 6
Oct 06, 2016
Nursing facility occupancy down slightly in third quarter of 2016 … Provider group: PA’s nursing home overhaul may clash with federal regulations … FDA issues final rule to accelerate...
Sabra Health Care REIT is the latest in a string of real estate investment trusts looking to distance themselves from problematic skilled nursing portfolios.
Pain points
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John Hall
Oct 01, 2016
‘Getting ahead’ has led to painkillers becoming long-term care’s most vexing drug problem; addictions, overdependence cloud the newly restrictive picture
Painkiller slows memory loss
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Oct 01, 2016
A common painkiller associated with menstrual cramps could be a tool to reversing memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease, researchers assert.
How to do it … maximizing rehab space
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John Hall
Oct 01, 2016
State-of-the-art equipment and amenities attract growing legions of aging boomers to rehab. Where to put them all — the people and equipment, that is — is the challenge. Even with limited budgets and...