Words matter. The fewer, the crisper; the punchier, the better. Simply put, recruiting new employees for today’s long-term care workforce crisis is tough. Competition is fierce and landing the best and...
Not much of a surprise
By
John O'Connor
Jul 17, 2019
Here we go again. The long-term care sector recently experienced yet another terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week.
SNFs, therapists to pay $9.7 million due to billing dispute
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 17, 2019
Four skilled nursing facilities and a physical therapy center in the Chicago area have agreed to pay $9.7 million to resolve allegations of False Claims Act violations. Quality Therapy & Consultation worked...
A sense of excitement, complemented by an air of relief, greeted the release of the new RAI manual that gives providers a roadmap for dealing with their new payment system.
SNF occupancy hits four-year high mark
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
Nursing home occupancy showed its first year-over-year increase since January 2015, hitting 83.7% in the first quarter of 2019, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care said in June.
Meet Winsome Bent, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 15, 2019
Almost 30 years ago, Winsome Bent emigrated from Jamaica, seeking a better life for herself and her son. She attended school to become a certified nursing assistant while working as a nanny; later, she...
Understanding PDPM in value-based purchasing
By
Joel VanEaton
Jul 15, 2019
CMS has been clear that a major aspect to the design of the PDPM is payment that is quality informed. That cannot be overstated.
Simple finger prick helps gauge need for antibiotics during COPD flare
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 12, 2019
A finger-prick blood test could help prevent overuse of antibiotics for COPD flares. What’s more, the approach is safe for patients, researchers say.
Skilled nursing occupancy dips amid overall senior living slowdown
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 11, 2019
After a brief shot of optimism last month, skilled nursing occupancy rates dropped slightly in the second quarter. The fade comes as managed care and declining lengths of stay continue to erode SNF operators’...
Meet Scarlett Gardner, Rising Star honoree
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 11, 2019
When Scarlett Gardner isn’t working at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation, she can be found giving back to her community.