Record haul in False Claims Act cases a reason for nursing homes to be concerned, experts say
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Feb 13, 2023
Legal experts said the long-term care industry should be warned that the Department of Justice’s aggressive pursuit of False Claims Act cases will likely continue.
2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Award winners to be unveiled
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 10, 2023
Next week will mark the announcement of the first 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards winning classes.
Bill would eliminate predatory staffing agency fees
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 10, 2023
Lawmakers in Colorado are poised to prohibit agency collection of fees charged to operators who hire agency nurses full-time.
You’re going to love this news
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 09, 2023
Next week brings something everyone in long-term care can love: the unveiling of the 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards winners.
Pay good providers more to care for dementia patients, researchers urge
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 09, 2023
Policymakers should consider incentivizing nursing homes to take patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, argue the authors of a new study that finds such patients currently are more...
Revenue-boosting strategies for a struggling SNF industry
Feb 08, 2023
The pandemic has changed the revenue drivers for skilled nursing providers. Revenue recovery & diversification Post-acute care, which nationally has tended to be less than 25% of patient days of care but...
You got game: How fun benefits continuing education
By
Caryn Arnold
Feb 08, 2023
I had an “aha” moment a while back. I remember listening to one of our product managers discuss the differentiators and relevant points of use of hand sanitizers. A recent discovery assessment...
As goes Texas?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 07, 2023
What happens to Texas Medicaid rates between now and the end of May could either save or sink skilled nursing providers. But what happens in Texas surely won’t stay in Texas.
Researchers identify weak links in nursing homes’ COVID defense
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Feb 07, 2023
Vaccination rates for COVID-19 for nightshift workers in nursing homes significantly lag their dayshift counterparts, creating a higher-risk environment for residents and other staff, according to new...
Improving senior patient safety through nurse advocacy
By
Heidi Raines
Feb 06, 2023
One of the most important aspects of a nurse’s job is to advocate for the safety and well-being of patients. This is especially true when it comes to caring for senior patients. As older adults,...