Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization is common in groin and rectal areas, especially in men, new research shows.
C. diff surgery a lifesaver?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2011
A new procedure for patients with severe Clostridium difficile colitis could allow them to have a higher chance of survival and preserve their colon.
Supervisor abuse has ripple effects in workplace: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2013
A bullying supervisor isn’t hurting just a specific employee. He or she also is creating a negative workplace culture, researchers say.
Joint Commission Resources announces CMS consulting program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2013
A new CMS consulting program is being offered by Joint Commission Resources. Long-term care groups can receive assistance from former state or federal surveyors, the company said.
Low thyroid levels tied to senior mortality
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
Older hospital patients who have low thyroid hormone levels have a higher level of mortality, new study results show.
Device-free fall detection system may benefit seniors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
A new fall detection system may be part of an “aging-in-place” solution for seniors.
Operators limp to the end of 2011, consider new methods
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
Although major nursing home operators have lowered their 2011 outlooks for investors after factoring in reimbursement cuts, experts say some providers may survive better than others in the long term.
Calcium supplements raise dementia risk in women surviving stroke sevenfold, study finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 19, 2016
Calcium supplements are tied to an increased risk of dementia in senior women who have had a stroke, researchers have found.
Providers balk at reform bid
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
LeadingAge gave the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services a long list of concerns with recently proposed regulator’s reforms, a lead lobbyist said in an August letter.
QAPI on minds of leadership
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 01, 2014
A critical decision in a Quality Assurance Performance Improvement plan is not what, but whom, to include, a former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services official said at the annual NADONA conference.