OIG: Background checks weed out up to 8% of LTC job applicants
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 30, 2019
A review of a 10-state program that supports background check capabilities found that they eliminate up to 8% of long-term care job applications.
Phone for the blind released
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 22, 2019
RAZ Mobility which makes mobile assistive technology, has launched the Lucia phone.
Survey finds less than half of nursing facility C-suites include someone with nursing background
By
Marty Stempniak
May 09, 2019
Nursing leaders are sorely lacking among the top managerial ranks at many skilled care operators, a new survey has found.
Rule would shield skilled care providers from violating their religious principles
By
Marty Stempniak
May 03, 2019
Skilled care employees would not be required to perform duties that violate their religious beliefs, under legislation that was introduced Thursday.
New shower drain designed for wheelchairs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 17, 2019
A new ProLine linear shower drain by QuickDrain USA can help designers create wet areas that allow wheelchair access and meet ADA compliance.
Nursing home not liable for alleged assault of resident with dementia, court rules
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 15, 2019
A Pennsylvania skilled nursing facility is not at fault for the alleged sexual assault of one of its residents, a U.S. District Court Judge has determined.
Congressional fly-in plans set
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 05, 2019
Preparations for the spring advocacy conference of the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living are fully underway.
MedBank Mini product line released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 03, 2019
CUBEX LLC MedBank™ Medical Solutions announced Community Pharmacy, a long-term care pharmacy, will expand its emergency medication access with the MedBank Mini product line.
Kentucky nursing homes use $750K in penalty dollars to stage series of ambitious plays with residents
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 14, 2019
An ambitious year-long effort to elevate nursing home programming, and the lives of Kentucky residents, is coming to fruition in a little over a week.
Vanguard Healthcare will pay $18M to settle False Claims Act allegations
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 28, 2019
A Tennessee-based skilled nursing company has agreed to pay about $18 million to settle claims that it violated the False Claims Act by billing for “grossly substandard” nursing home services.