Surveyors citing more nursing homes for limiting visitors
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2022
The number of nursing homes cited nationally for impeding residents’ right to have visitors jumped 250% in the most recent survey cycle, a new analysis shows.
In ‘transition,’ CMS asks providers to weigh in on key rules
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 11, 2022
NASHVILLE, TN — Many providers renewed their concerns about staffing constraints, workforce retention and the survey process during a rare live forum with a top Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
Odds of nurse flight jump 50% in 10 months
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 01, 2022
Nearly a third of U.S. registered nurses are considering leaving their current patient-care role, according to the latest survey on healthcare worker attitudes from research firm McKinsey.
Data lapses did not affect Five-Star ratings, CMS says as providers call for review of agency’s...
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 13, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Wednesday it was taking “seriously” a damning report that questioned the accuracy of information it posted on its Care Compare site, but added that...
Male nurses averaging $6K more in pay
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Kimberly Marselas
Aug 09, 2018
Women may do more of the nation’s nursing work, but men are still getting paid more to do the same jobs.
Degreed DONs found to be more valuable
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2014
Nursing homes with highly educated, certified directors of nursing have better outcomes on some key quality measures, according to recent findings.
Also in the News for Tuesday, April 18
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 18, 2023
OIG announces new patient harm, remote monitoring initiatives …Ohio nursing home task force launches public survey … HHS to extend PREP Act protections for pharmacy workers after end of PHE
LTC workers are reporting crisis-level burdens. Could this on-the-job stress management program make...
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 02, 2021
Long-term care providers reported stress approaching severe levels even as the pandemic’s death march waned, according to early analysis of a survey that included nearly 1,200 healthcare and senior care...
Surveyors haven’t dropped the hammer on new nursing home arbitration rules, but threats persist
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Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2024
Two years after surveyors began enforcing new arbitration rules, they have not pursued skilled nursing operators with the vigor some expected.
CMS, nursing homes reassure on quality amid ‘poor performance’ hubbub
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 06, 2019
Nursing homes’ top regulatory body announced Wednesday that it will soon begin posting the identities of all candidates for the Special Focus Facility initiative on a consumer-facing website. The Centers...