Nursing homes specializing in post-acute care deliver better outcomes, but at a cost: study
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 20, 2023
People who receive short-term treatment at nursing homes that specialize in post-acute care have lower rates of hospital readmission and death, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania...
New state staffing mandate the last straw for 137-year-old rural nursing home
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Josh Henreckson
Nov 17, 2023
After providing care in three different centuries, Lutheran Home and Rehabilitation Center is closing its doors due to regulatory and funding pressures.
Use of medication aides expands to 2 more states as providers pursue broader workforce solutions
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 15, 2023
Michigan and Pennsylvania are in the process of establishing new certified medication aide roles to help nursing homes struggling to address workflow and staffing challenges.
‘Dangerous’ trend requires different support for new and experienced nurses: expert panel
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Josh Henreckson
Nov 13, 2023
Nurses need focused training and reliable support networks if the healthcare sector hopes to head off retention woes that are trending in a “dangerous” direction, a group of nursing experts...
More than 100 House members call for increase to 4.2 daily nursing hours in staffing proposal
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Josh Henreckson
Nov 10, 2023
A group of 103 House members have not only added voices of support to the proposed nursing home staffing rule, they also want the mandated number of nurse hours per patient day inflated to 4.2 — a 40%...
Groups of US senators and attorneys general defend proposed staffing rule
By
Josh Henreckson
Nov 09, 2023
Fifteen state attorneys general and 12 US senators have submitted separate group letters strongly supporting the proposed nursing home staffing mandate from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.