Robotic radiation can reduce number of shots needed to treat wet AMD, study reveals
By
Kristen Fischer
Jun 13, 2024
Robot-guided radiation therapy can be an effective treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published Tuesday in The Lancet.
Immigration delays, staggered starts could lead to nursing home hiring debacle
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 12, 2024
Delay, delay, delay. That government tactic is becoming an increasing concern for some skilled nursing providers, who know just how critical timing can be when trying to hire new frontline staff.
Senate repeal of nursing home staffing rule has ‘significant chance of passing’
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 11, 2024
Momentum continues to build behind resolutions that would repeal the federal nursing home staffing mandate in both houses of Congress. The Senate repeal now appears likely to pass, according to reporting...
McKnight’s Workforce Development Forum
Aug 13, 2024
The event kicks off Tuesday, August 13 @ 10:30am ET.
Nursing homes left in the dark when utilities cut power to prevent wildfires
By
Kate Ruder, KFF Health News
Jun 10, 2024
As preemptive power cuts become more widespread, nursing homes are being forced to evaluate their preparedness. But it shouldn’t be up to the facilities alone, according to industry officials and academics.
The saddle in the garage
By
Gary Tetz
Jun 07, 2024
For decades after his last ride, it rested on a sawhorse in a darkened corner of my father’s garage — his favorite Western saddle.
Control your hiring pipeline: In-house CNA training amidst CMS staffing mandates
Jun 03, 2024
Strengthen your healthcare team’s future by implementing in-house CNA training programs, ensuring compliance with new CMS staffing mandates. Discover how this strategic move can enhance your hiring...
HHS officials double down on push for ‘sweeping’ nursing home staffing, infection control reforms
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 03, 2024
Improving nursing home staffing and infection control vulnerabilities continues to be a key policy objective for the US Department of Health and Human Services, according to two officials from its Office...
Real estate ownership, clinical prowess fuel growth at Touchstone Communities
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 30, 2024
For the eight years that she led operations at Diversicare, Leslie Campbell was all-too-aware of the impact triple-net leases and rent escalation had on the public company’s facilities.
Gender, identity emerge as new EEOC issue for skilled nursing employers
By
Josh Henreckson
May 30, 2024
Amid quickly shifting cultural norms and a changing legal landscape, legal experts say skilled nursing providers must better understand how to protect employees from sex and gender discrimination — including...