Venue-shopping law change could lead to ‘skyrocketing’ liability claims, SNF experts warn
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 24, 2019
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is exploring whether to allow plaintiffs’ attorneys to “venue shop” for the court with the highest payout. Such a move has healthcare advocates worried about the possibility...
Nurse charged with sexual assault of SNF resident in vegetative state who gave birth
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 24, 2019
Phoenix authorities have charged Nathan Sutherland, 36, a licensed practical nurse, with sexual assault and abuse of a vulnerable adult patient at the Hacienda Healthcare facility.
Yes, Emmy, everyone dies
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 18, 2019
My efforts to explain life and death to my 4-year-old, it seems, have failed and as a result she wants to make sure all current members continue living. If I remain positive and continue to say our family...
Nursing home stakeholders fire back at Medicare ‘drifting toward disaster’ claims
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 18, 2019
Provider advocates came out swinging Thursday over a McKnight’s story relaying a former government official’s claims that nursing homes share the blame in Medicare’s alleged “drifting toward disaster.”
Starting small, thinking big for LTC’s future
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 17, 2019
Conversations with my mother are occasionally like chatting with the dog from “Up” who yells “Squirrel!”
New report says hospital patients often feel rushed, helpless when making the transition to SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
Two new reports add to a growing body of evidence that the transition from hospital to skilled nursing facility is less than ideal.
Atria Highland Park begins construction
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 15, 2019
Capitol Seniors Housing has begun building Atria Highland Park, an assisted living and memory care community in Highland Park, IL. The building is expected to be three stories and cost $30 million. Atria...
New SNF unit opens in Florida
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 15, 2019
Lee Health has opened a freestanding skilled nursing unit at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL, earlier this month.
Severely mentally ill residents: A ‘perfect storm’ creates a SNF wave
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jan 15, 2019
The severely mentally ill population is increasing in skilled nursing facilities and action is needed. This explores the impact of this change and strategies to manage care.
Trump may bypass Congress under new bid to get Medicaid block grants: Report
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 15, 2019
The Trump administration may look to sidestep the House in a move to rein in spending for skilled nursing’s biggest source of funding.