Nursing home operator to pay $650,000 after cell phone with patient records stolen
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 06, 2016
A stolen iPhone containing the medical records of more than 400 nursing home patients will cost the former owner of several nursing homes $650,000 under a federal settlement.
Ask the legal expert … about email privacy
By
John Durso
Jul 01, 2013
Are emails between nursing staff and supervisors commenting on a resident’s status — such as cautions about keeping an eye on a resident who ultimately falls into a bad condition (pressure ulcer,...
Nursing home nurse misidentified as Powerball winner
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 15, 2016
It sounded as if a long-term care fairy tale had come to life: A senior registered nurse at a California nursing home wins part of the biggest lottery jackpot in history — and she does it through the...
Bill could limit HUD mortgage insurance for low-rated SNFs
By
Oct 23, 2015
Nursing homes’ eligibility for federal mortgage insurance could become dependent on their quality ratings under legislation proposed this week.
Nursing facility agrees to $97,500 Disability Act settlement
By
Jul 22, 2015
A Virginia long-term care provider reached a settlement this week after complaints that it discriminated against deaf relatives of one of its residents, the Department of Justice has announced.
CMS-funded program to reduce hospitalizations shows promise after year one, researchers say
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 09, 2015
A federally funded project to reduce avoidable hospitalizations of nursing home residents got off to a strong start in its first year, according to recently published findings.
Diabetes, high blood pressure linked to colon cancer recurrence
Jan 02, 2013
A new study shows that patients with early stage colon cancer who also have diabetes or high blood pressure (both components of metabolic syndrome) have a greater risk for a recurrence of the cancer and...
Ask the treatment expert: suggestions on compliance with new Quality of Life and Environment section...
By
Donna Sardina
Jun 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
McKnight’s unveils new Web site
By
John O'Connor
Jan 24, 2008
If staying abreast of the top developments in eldercare is a priority,you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to www.mcknights.com, where an unmatched compendium of news, information and perspective...
Profile: Diane Carter
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 05, 2015
When Diane Carter was 14 years old, she volunteered as a candy striper at a nursing home near her home in Denver.