Get those McKnight’s Women of Distinction nominations in today
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 15, 2020
Your final chance to nominate a difference-maker for the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards is just hours away. An extended application period closes at midnight ET tonight. Women of Distinction...
Augmented Reality puts fun into Neofect’s latest therapy device
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 15, 2020
The new Neofect Smart Balance uses augmented reality to help patients recovering from stroke, ambulatory injuries or other lower body disabilities regain function in their legs. The lower-body rehabilitation...
1 day away: Nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2020
The good news is you still have a little more than a day to enter if you haven’t submitted your nominations for the 2nd annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
PDPM fallout: Genesis cuts fewer rehab positions than originally planned
By
Liza Berger
Jan 12, 2020
Nursing home chain Genesis HealthCare has eliminated fewer rehab positions than originally stated since the onset of the Patient Driven Payment Model, the company disclosed this week.
Just 2 days away: Final nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards looms
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2020
Time has almost run out. The final nomination deadline for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards is nearly here.
Longtime nurse retires after 54 years with Alabama SNF
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 08, 2020
After spending 54 years with the same Alabama skilled nursing facility, clinical services director Jewell Garrett is getting ready to close the page on the latest chapter in her life.
Post-acute care procurement organization opens SHOPP today
By
Liza Berger
Jan 07, 2020
A new organization dedicated to procurement for post-acute care providers is being officially unveiled today.
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.
Section G removed in new draft version of 2020 MDS item sets
By
Danielle Brown
James M. Berklan
Dec 22, 2019
Experts and providers currently are evaluating the latest draft version of the 2020 MDS item sets (v1.18.0) following an unexpected announcement Friday from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Nursing home residents with HIV often lacking access to necessary — covered — meds: study
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 15, 2019
Nursing home providers that have residents with HIV may need to take additional steps to ensure they’re getting necessary medications for treatment.