Doctors warn: Non-payment for patient falls could lead to increased use of restraints
Jun 05, 2009
New regulations that stop payments to hospitals for treatment after potentially preventable patient falls could backfire, leading instead to increased use of restraints, a Harvard Medical School physician...
Tomorrow’s the day: Providers prepare for Phase 2 deadline
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Nov 27, 2017
Despite efforts from provider groups and lawmakers to delay Phase 2 of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Requirements of Participation, the new survey process is expected to take effect...
Nation’s nursing homes have fewer residents, beds: study
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Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2009
The number of nursing home beds and nursing home residents in America declined between 1999 and 2004, according to the recently released results of the “National Nursing Home Survey: 2004 Overview.”
Reasons to lawyer up
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John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2015
When you provide long-term care services, lawsuits pretty much come with the territory.
CMS to inspect SNFs’ social media policies
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Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Surveyors have begun reviewing nursing homes’ policies for addressing employee abuse of residents on social media platforms.
Medicaid expansion improved care for chronic conditions, study finds
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Phil Brahm
Aug 10, 2016
Low-income adults in two states experienced significant improvements in care after Medicaid services were expanded as part of the Affordable Care Act, according to a recent analysis.
MDS insight found lacking
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James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2014
Long-term care staffers’ understanding of the Minimum Data Set and its Quality Indicators is “mediocre at best,” according to recent survey results. Lack of exposure and involvement are...
Insomnia predicts nursing home admission, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
May 14, 2013
Seniors who have insomnia are more likely to be admitted to a nursing home than those who experience quality sleep, according to a recently published study.
CCRC executive director salary averages $155,000, DONs $91,000, survey finds
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Jul 17, 2015
Continuing care retirement community CCRC executive directors — who saw only a modest 0.21% salary increase last year — gained an average of 3% this year, according to results of a new salary survey...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Sept. 12
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 12, 2018
Ohio senior care provider announces massive email hack that risks the personal information of thousands … Survey: Investor interest in skilled nursing holds steady, with operating costs a key concern...