NMI Health and Noble Biomaterials have introduced SilverCare Plus fabrics, which are meant to fight off healthcare-acquired infections through the use of X-STATIC®.
Lawmakers demand answers, imply oversight is inadequate
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2018
Legislators’ request for sweeping information about federal regulators’ oversight of nursing homes is part of a House Energy and Commerce Committee official inquiry. A letter from four U.S....
Shame is powerful motivator
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2007
About a decade ago, I wrote a controversial column that offended some readers. In it, I suggested the industry start policing itself by identifying and reprimanding the bad actors in this field, lest the...
Nursing workforce becoming more educated, diverse, study shows
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Oct 17, 2017
More men and people of color are entering the nursing profession, and more nurses are pursuing additional education than ever before, according to a new analysis.
Providers should stay active in lame duck session, policy expert says
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 25, 2012
The observation stay loophole and sequestration cuts are among the top political issues that should concern providers this fall, a policy expert said Wednesday.
Affordable analytics
By
Steven Littlehale
Jun 06, 2016
Current use, and perhaps misuse, of Five-Star Nursing Home Ratings place significant emphasis on achieving a three-star overall rating, which requires stable performance in survey, staffing and quality....
Fewer nurse faculty available to teach new nurses, association report finds
Sep 21, 2010
The vacancy rate for nurse faculty members at U.S. nursing schools has risen over last year. That has further limited the growth of schools of nursing and contributed to the current shortage of nurses,...
Number of registered nurses rises, but so does average age, group says
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Haymarket Media
Feb 23, 2007
The number of licensed registered nursing increased 7.9% between 2000 and 2004, according to survey results released this week by the Health Resources and Services Administration. This information is a...
State lawmakers debate SNF dementia training bill
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Feb 17, 2016
Iowa lawmakers and nursing home industry groups faced off earlier this week on a bill that would require dementia training for new employees. More critically, it also would require those employees demonstrate...
Post-acute standardized assessment bill passes House
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 18, 2014
A bill that would standardize data in post-acute settings moved closer to reality after a House of Representatives voice vote in its favor Tuesday. The House’s approval of the Improving Medicare...