SNFs, medical center improve readmission rates by 40% through improved communication
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 30, 2020
An urban medical center and skilled nursing facility focused on improving the communication between the entities and ended up reducing readmissions by 40%, a new study found.
Pushing a wheelchair not ‘medical service’ under arbitration agreement, so wrongful death suit against...
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 30, 2020
An Arizona skilled nursing facility won’t be allowed to use arbitration in a wrongful death lawsuit that stemmed from a wheelchair accident involving a resident, an appeals court ruled Tuesday.
ResponderHub provides crisis communication tools
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 21, 2020
A team of certified crisis communications specialists has developed the first solution crisis communications solution for senior housing and services. “A perfect storm is brewing in the senior housing...
More states may allow electronic monitoring of residents
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 16, 2020
Electronic monitoring in nursing home resident rooms could soon become the norm in yet another state.
Use of advanced wound care products continues upswing
By
Liza Berger
Jan 05, 2020
The global wound care market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of over 5% during the forecast period 2019–2024, according to a report released by Research and Markets, which touts itself as...
Asking the nursing expert: Why should we avoid using list of commonly used diagnoses?
By
Amy Stewart
Jan 05, 2020
Our facility has a list of commonly used diagnoses for newly admitted residents, but we are being told to avoid using such lists. Can you explain why this should be avoided?
‘Scary’ SNF closure trend
Jan 05, 2020
Nebraska — The closure of more than a dozen nursing homes throughout the state of Nebraska in 2019 is causing an “economic ripple effect” on nearby towns, according to community members.
Analysis: An insurance model to get excited about
By
Liza Berger
Jan 05, 2020
At the first-ever long-term care population health conference, providers learn that I-SNPs offer long-awaited opportunities to control their own fate when it comes to pay and quality.
What’s in store for tech? Experts weigh in on trends
By
John Hall
Jan 05, 2020
Issues involving data standardization, privacy and telehealth may be front and center in 2020 as pressure to comply grows.
Top long-term care stories of 2019
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 22, 2019
The Patient Driven Payment Model was THE story of 2019, but it wasn’t the only big topic captivating readers’ interest. Here are some of the biggest.