Learn how to identify the negative outcomes related to sleep deprivation and seniors at this Jan. 26 webinar.
Berkadia secures nearly $44 million in SNF financing
Apr 15, 2014
Two skilled nursing facilities in New York received $43.9 million in financing through Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC, the company announced.
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Jun 30, 2021
Only four states have reached 75% LTC staff vaccination goal, CMS data reveals … New Congressional caucus aimed at creating ‘meaningful’ policies to control infections in LTC … Colorado Republicans...
CMS issues new MDS 3.0 schedule — and quickly recalls it
Apr 13, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last week posted on its Web site a new schedule for the planned October 2010 rollout of the new MDS 3.0. But the agency quickly removed it the same day.
AHCA in ‘pretty good’ shape despite challenges: Yarwood
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2007
The long-term care industry has some obstacles to overcome, but the American Health Care Association is the strongest it’s ever been, said Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO, during a speech at the...
Nurse Rosie Products debuts Rosie 4
Aug 25, 2015
Nurse Rosie Products has released Rosie 4 as part of its Vital Signs Equipment portfolio.
What’s that lurking under the resident’s mattress? More often now, it could be a bedbug
Sep 09, 2010
As if MRSA and the flu do not pose enough of an irritation, nursing homes may be contending with a new pest: bedbugs.
Thanksgiving heartburn in store? CMS may release final rule on Medicare Part B therapy cuts this week
By
Liza Berger
Nov 23, 2020
There may be more awaiting long-term care providers this week than meals of turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may release its final rule regarding cuts...
Latest therapy-billing showdown could be ominous sign for long-term care providers
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 10, 2014
Don’t let anyone tell you that long-term care operators don’t know how to read between the lines. They might not have known to fear a McKnight’s Monday news item before it broke, but...
Genesis mum on terminations after first vaccine mandate deadline passes
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 30, 2021
A week after its vaccine mandate deadline hit, the nation’s largest nursing home provider has not said how many employees it plans to terminate from its 357 facilities.