National Guard a ‘short-term’ solution to a long-term LTC staffing problem, leader says
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 01, 2021
Long-term care providers in New York may soon get staffing reinforcement after Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday announced that the state is prepared to deploy National Guard members to help nursing homes...
LTC aides need more mental health support
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2021
Long-term care operators must provide more mental health and emotional support for nursing aides in response to the psychological and physical toll the pandemic has had on them, according to new research.
Phase 3 guidance for ROPs could be near
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2021
New information is expected soon from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on how nursing homes can comply with regulators’ Requirements of Participation.
Ask the Legal Expert
By
Norris Cunningham
Dec 01, 2021
I heard about a recent case in Illinois federal court that allows residents to sue nursing homes for violations of residents’ rights. Should I be concerned about this?
Cyber vulnerability: Add it to the list of COVID-19 threats
By
John Hall
Dec 01, 2021
When Russian hackers attacked an IT support company and demanded a $14 million ransom, the attack impacted more than 110 nursing homes and 80,000 computers.
Ask the nursing expert
By
Amy Stewart
Dec 01, 2021
When and how should we use the informal dispute resolution process?
AI spots wound challenges, treatment paths
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2021
Machine learning and artificial intelligence can help healthcare providers predict wound healing time frames and risks, according to a report in Advances in Wound Care.
Things I Think | All about the music
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 01, 2021
During trying times in long-term care, how do leaders and staff stay focused on what’s most important—caring for seniors?
The anti-vaccine victory tour of 2021
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2021
When news broke this week regarding the first injunction against the federal vaccine requirement for healthcare workers, I’ll admit I was surprised that a court found enough merit in the challenging...
Market Leaders podcast: Overcoming RCM staffing challenges with Waystar
Dec 01, 2021
[Partner content] The pandemic has laid bare and in many cases, worsened challenges in the area of revenue cycle management. Building on McKnight’s recent, high-level roundtable discussion involving...