Financial incentives checked as way to cut rehospitalizations of nursing home residents
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 09, 2018
Adding a financial incentive for nursing homes to treat certain conditions onsite could reduce hospital readmissions, according to results of the second phase of a major study.
Bill could limit HUD mortgage insurance for low-rated SNFs
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Oct 23, 2015
Nursing homes’ eligibility for federal mortgage insurance could become dependent on their quality ratings under legislation proposed this week.
Ask the payment expert
Jun 01, 2008
Is a clarification order needed for therapy services if we have an eval and treat order?
How to do it … wound care
Feb 01, 2014
Wound care programs can be the bane of long-term care providers, or they can be a source of clinical pride and marketing material, as well as a strong revenue stream. This”How To” piece offers...
Hands say a lot about us
Nov 01, 2008
William L. “Larry” Minnix, Jr. President and CEO, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Ask the wound expert … about honey for wounds
By
Fatima Naqvi, MD
Sep 12, 2023
Should I use collagenase or manuka honey for pressure ulcers?
Ask the wound care expert … about antibiotic stewardship
By
Fatima Naqvi, MD
Jun 09, 2023
Q: What is the role of antibiotic stewardship in post-operative wound healing for patients of sub-acute and long-term care facilities?
Hypertension, CHD risk up with history of allergic disorders
Apr 12, 2022
Risk for hypertension highest for those age 18 to 57 years; CHD risk highest for those aged 39 to 57 years, men, Blacks
Court: Race-based staffing decision violates anti-discrimination law
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Aug 04, 2016
A psychiatric hospital’s decision to block non-white employees from working in a part of the facility after a patient made threats violated state anti-discrimination law, the Washington Supreme Court...
Ask the treatment expert: tips for determining if a foot wound is a diabetic ulcer or a pressure ulcer
By
Donna Sardina
Jun 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute