A smooth operator: adherence to usage instructions for bathing equipment is easier said than done
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2009
Proper usage and regular maintenance of bathing and lift equipment are key to maximum product life and durability. Sounds simple enough, right?
3 million patients expected to be monitored over 3 years, company asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 29, 2019
EarlySense has announced 10,000 installed systems, resulting in one million patients monitored.
How to do it … Professional development
Nov 01, 2014
Dementia care is an ever-changing discipline that requires a long-term commitment to training and staff development. Approached sensibly, a strong program will pay dividends far down the road. Experts...
How to do it… Resident satisfaction
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 02, 2012
Gathering and using effective resident and family feedback can go far in improving quality of care and services.
More flexibility key to nursing homes staying competitive for RNs
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 26, 2022
A top wage expert urged skilled nursing providers to be more flexible with shift hours and reward loyalty to their registered nurses in order to stay competitive against other healthcare sectors after...
Respiratory issues tied to virus readmits
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2020
Respiratory distress has been the most common cause of near-term hospital readmission for patients with COVID-19, investigators said.
I couldn’t live without…Lintech’s COMET system
Oct 01, 2011
Amicus Health Care Services, which operates three skilled nursing facilities in rural Texas, does not have an extensive corporate staff, so choosing a software provider that eliminates a lot of the routine...
DOJ files false claims case against nursing home chain, director of operations
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Sep 08, 2016
A Tennessee-based skilled nursing provider is facing a False Claims Act complaint after it allegedly submitted claims for services that were “grossly substandard” or not provided at all over...
I couldn’t live without … CareClips TV
May 04, 2016
As administrator George “Andy” Barker, MHA, trains new staff at Edgewood Summit in Charleston, WV, he has a secret weapon: CareClips TV.
Genworth survey: Cost of private SNF rooms jumped 5.5% in 2017
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Sep 27, 2017
The monthly costs of a stay in a skilled nursing facility continued to grow in 2017, with the average monthly rate of a private room topping $8,000, according to Genworth’s annual Cost of Care survey.