Nursing home residents are more satisfied when the level of care in their facility is higher, according to a new analysis of Massachusetts facilities.
New bill would offer whistle-blower protections, training for nursing home surveyors
Oct 05, 2010
Recently introduced legislation would extend whistle-blower protections and training to surveyors of nursing homes.
Most meds used by dual eligibles are covered by Medicare Part D, OIG says
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 12, 2012
The vast majority of the medications used by people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid can find what they need through Medicare Part D formularies, a federal report finds.
Study highlights needs of U.S. assisted living residents
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 17, 2012
Roughly 42% of U.S. assisted living residents has Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, and about 70% are women, according to a newly published data brief.
Study ranks Americans’ readiness for retirement
Dec 15, 2010
Who’s ready for retirement? Try those living in Minneapolis, Raleigh-Durham, NC, and Nashville. Who’s not? Denizens of Orlando, Indianapolis and Los Angeles.
While respected, nurses are not seen as influential over reform, survey finds
Jan 22, 2010
Despite being highly respected and well-trusted sources of healthcare information, nurses are not viewed as having much influence over healthcare reform, according to a recent Gallup survey.
Most senior living facilities short on coronavirus-fighting supplies, survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2020
More than two-thirds of the nation’s senior living facilities report trouble sourcing equipment, particularly N95 respirators.
States must know more about ownership before licensing, state auditor general recommends
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
Despite “tremendous progress” since 2016, Pennsylvania’s nursing homes need more stringent licensing procedures and a better survey process, a new auditor general report finds.
Pharmacists poised to continue transition into direct care roles, survey finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 25, 2022
Pharmacists will continue to move into central roles in healthcare, including chronic disease management in the adult patient population, the authors say.
NHSN reporting, infection control among top survey citations this year
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 05, 2021
Failure to report COVID-19 data to the National Health Safety Network (NHSN) and infection prevention & control deficiencies have been among the top survey citations for nursing home providers, according...