People who survive a stroke have eight times the risk of developing depression than people without a history of stroke, a recent study found.
Naps may help night nurses
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Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Napping on the job may be beneficial for nurses working night shifts, according to a new study.
CMS to inspect SNFs’ social media policies
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Surveyors have begun reviewing nursing homes’ policies for addressing employee abuse of residents on social media platforms.
Admins, DONs see pay jumps
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 05, 2016
Salaries for nursing home administrators spiked 3.8% this year, when comparing facilities taking part in the nation’s biggest survey in both 2015 and 2016.
Quality measurements are a ‘game changer,’ expert notes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 05, 2016
Skilled nursing facilities failing to submit data for new quality measures will suffer a 2-percentage point reduction starting with 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services warned in the recent...
LTC population is growing more diverse
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Aug 06, 2016
The long-term care population has branched out further in age and ethnicity over recent decades, according to new research published in late June in JAMDA: The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care...
Infection campaign seeks help
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 06, 2016
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention wants nursing homes to volunteer for three years of surveys as part of a campaign to tackle healthcare-associated infections.
CMS: Provider results rising
By
James M. Berklan
May 04, 2016
A new release of data by federal regulators shows nursing home operators are improving.
10th Online Expo offers hot topics for 2016
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 04, 2016
The annual McKnight’s virtual trade show features another cast of national experts, free CE credits, vendor booths and more — and it’s available wherever you and your computer are
CMS: Don’t wait on submitting staff data
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Nov 05, 2015
Skilled nursing facilities should start submitting electronic staffing data as soon as possible for the best results, federal officials said during a September conference call.