More than one in seven nursing homes receive survey citations for problems related to infection control, a study backed by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has found.
Nearly three-quarters of facilities in PPE crisis mode
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 04, 2020
A large majority of healthcare facilities are reusing or extending the life of personal protective equipment typically meant for single use, according to a national survey by the Association for Professionals...
CDC: Flu vaccinations among LTC workers declining
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 01, 2012
While influenza vaccination rates among healthcare workers have increased overall, fewer long-term care facility employees are being vaccinated, a government survey has found.
Most Americans favor overhaul of healthcare system
Aug 08, 2008
Roughly 82% of Americans believe in significantly changing the U.S. healthcare system, citing experiences with disorganized doctors, expensive insurance and unnecessary treatments as reasons for change,...
‘Cost of care’ put at $91,250
By
John O'Connor
May 08, 2015
Providers may be under increased reimbursement restraints, but consumers might have a hard time believing it. The median charge for a private room in a skilled care facility exceeds $90,000 a year, a new...
Study: Recession improved staff turnover
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Newly licensed registered nurses perceived fewer jobs available during the recession. They also reported greater loyalty to their employers, results of a new study reveal.
OIG to tackle skilled nursing payments, avoidable hospitalizations in FY 2016
By
Jun 08, 2016
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General will dig into Medicare requirements for skilled nursing care coverage during the remainder of fiscal year 2016, according to a new...
New staffing rules redux
By
Steven Littlehale
Jun 05, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule for skilled nursing facilities in fiscal 2016 contains some “must read” information about new staff reporting requirements.
Also in the News for Thursday, Jan. 17
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 17, 2019
Apple in talks with private Medicare plans about bringing smartwatches to at-risk seniors … 60% of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries say plans aren’t motivating them to improve their personal health:...
Adult day care centers attract more clients, study finds
Oct 22, 2010
Researchers who surveyed 550 adult daytime care centers estimate that the number of adults who receive care from these facilities has increased 63% since a 2002 study on the subject was conducted.