Nursing home providers have rallied around a bill that would make it easier for hospital patients to qualify for Medicare funding in their facilities.
Providers: Five-Star system disappoints
By
Liza Berger
Jan 01, 2010
The Five-Star Quality Rating System is a good idea—in theory. In practice, it has fallen short of acceptable standards.
Diane Rowland: A Trusted Source
By
Liza Berger
Apr 01, 2008
Diane Rowland, Executive VP, Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
McKnight’s Tech Awards submission deadline extended to Friday, July 31
By
Liza Berger
Jul 24, 2020
Good news to those folks who still want to show off their tech prowess! McKnight’s has pushed the deadline for nominations for its Excellence in Technology Awards to a week later, Friday, July 31. The...
County COVID-19 rates will dictate staff testing frequency, new CMS guidance says
By
Liza Berger
Aug 27, 2020
Routine testing of staff now will be based on the level of COVID-19 activity in the community. That’s according to official new guidance released Wednesday in response to federal regulatory changes disclosed...
Nonprofits laud move to start LTC benefits
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2009
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging was pleased the Senate included the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act in its healthcare package bill last month.
How to beat the COVID-19 staffing crisis? Communication, strong oversight
By
Liza Berger
Sep 25, 2020
The pandemic has hammered long-term care on numerous operational fronts, from testing the field’s infection control capabilities to depressing occupancy rates. One of the hardest-hit areas has been staffing.
CMS set to move on interim RUG-IV plan
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2010
At press time, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services was preparing, to implement its interim Resource Utilization Group-Version 4 (RUG-IV) system Oct. 1.
Another state goes ‘on offense,’ orders universal COVID-19 testing
By
Liza Berger
Apr 30, 2020
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) took dramatic action in the COVID-19 battle in long-term care on Wednesday. He said he is requiring universal testing for all nursing homes and assisted living workers and...
Deadline for ‘McKnight’s’ Tech Awards submissions quickly approaching
By
Liza Berger
Jul 16, 2020
Have you implemented something unique with technology at your facility this year before or since COVID-19? If so, McKnight’s wants to know about it. The deadline to submit entries for McKnight’s...