Risk pushing some SNFs away from complex patients, adding to hospital woes
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Aug 16, 2023
Some nursing homes are becoming more reluctant to admit patients with complex health and treatment needs to avoid the risk of survey violations, according to sector observers.
Rural nursing homes’ livelihood may depend on non-existent staff
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 15, 2024
In August, Candace Carey left her job of eight years — monitoring eggs at a nearby chicken farm for nearly $18 an hour — and took a pay cut to watch over and tend to human beings instead as a CNA.
HHS allows lax nurse requirements for hospitals, lawsuit charges
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Haymarket Media
Jun 19, 2006
Several nurses’ associations filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services. They alleged the agency allows hospitals to participate in Medicare even when they fall short of...
Nurse shortage in California hits LTC facilities
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 09, 2005
A competition between long-term care facilities and hospitals is heating up in California as hospitals try to lure nurses away from long-term care to meet state-mandated nurse staffing regulations.
Ask the Payment Expert about… Quality Measures
By
Patricia Boyer
Dec 04, 2015
What are the Quality Measures that will be included in the new SNF Value Based Purchasing program?
The average length of stays for inpatient rehabilitation patients has declined but post-discharge mortality rates have risen, reported a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 19
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 19, 2021
With consent required, Illinois is a ‘national model’ for chemical restraint laws in nursing homes, senator says … Biosimilar substitute for rheumatoid arthritis drug Humira gets thumbs-up from FDA...
Fines suspended for nursing homes that violate minimum staffing law
By
Josh Henreckson
Jan 03, 2024
As debate continues to rage around the proposed federal nursing home staffing mandate, the rollouts of two state-level mandates illuminate the difficulties in enforcing these sweeping rules.
Study: Medication assistants can help nursing homes during a nurse staffing crunch
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 15, 2018
When facing a shortage of licensed nurses, certified nurse aides trained as medication assistants can be a viable alternative, according to a pilot study detailed in the Annals of Long Term Care.
Simulation training only a ‘partial solution’ for nursing shortage, LTC nurse leader says
By
Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2023
Nursing students in New York state will now be able to complete up to one-third of their clinical training through simulation experiences. But more investment will be needed to build back the workforce,...