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Funding for Ohio ombudsman program gets $477K increase
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 03, 2020
More eyes soon will be on Ohio providers thanks to an increase in state funding that will help its ombudsman program add more volunteers and increase visits to facilities and residents.
Fall deadline still ‘on’ for some RoP rules
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 06, 2019
Though some provisions in phase three of the Requirements of Participation have been delayed for a year, there are still several critical aspects operators need to be prepared for by their November 28...
Citations, staff levels decline
By
Alyssa Salela
Aug 09, 2017
The average number of nursing home deficiencies has dropped, but staffing levels are lower than expert recommendations, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation report.
LTC nurses likeliest to want new setting
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
Most nurses find their work rewarding and satisfying. But nurses in the long-term care sector appear to be the most likely to want employment in a different setting, according to a survey from CareerBuilder...
60 Seconds with…Lorraine Tarnove
Feb 01, 2011
Exec. Dir., American Medical Directors Association
Nursing homes lead healthcare field in use of electronic health records
Nov 10, 2008
A new report shows that, when it comes to adopting electronic health records, nursing homes around the country are leading the charge in healthcare.
Nursing school admissions continue to rise
Mar 05, 2008
Admission and graduation rates from U.S. nursing schools increased in 2006, according to an annual survey by the National League of Nursing. The poll of diploma- and degree-granting institutions revealed...
Pharmacists and doctors acknowledge Part D access problems
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 11, 2006
An overwhelming majority of pharmacists and physicians report numerous access problems with the Part D prescription drug benefit, even though they also say the program has helped beneficiaries.
Most states report healthier revenues early in fiscal year
By
Haymarket Media
Dec 10, 2004
All but three states are experiencing bursts of revenue on target or above projections, according to the findings of a new survey. Medicaid, the country’s biggest payer of long-term care, receives...