For SNFs, it’s out of the COVID pan and into the financing fire
By
John Hall
Nov 01, 2021
Government support has kept some facilities afloat, but persistent challenges may require investments they can’t afford long-term.
Wound care field bounces back after COVID obstacles
By
John Hall
Nov 01, 2021
Need for in-house wound care access and focus on specialty care as census drivers may lead to more, better nursing home collaborations.
Providers face up to $15 million in fines over state vaccine mandate
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 01, 2021
The state of Connecticut has fined 26 long-term care facilities a combined $221,000 for not complying with its COVID-19 mandate — and could collect a total of $15 million in penalties if providers don’t...
How to do it… Vibrant and relevant development for staff
By
John Hall
Nov 01, 2021
The pandemic is changing the dynamics of on-the-job learning in long-term care.
The real trick-or-treating is about to begin
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2021
Halloween is the one event each year where getting scared silly can be part of the fun. But you could hardly blame providers who’d prefer to skip that opportunity.
Ask the payment expert
Nov 01, 2021
While reviewing the FY 2022 SNF PPS final rule, I noticed there are currently 13 Quality Measures adopted for FY 2022 SNF QRP, including Transfer of Health Information to the Provider and Patient.
Heeere’s … (your new and improved) McKnight’s!
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2021
McKnight’s. As you’ve surely noticed by now, this magazine has changed since the last time you saw it. We’ve modernized our layout, content flow and logo.
Parkinson disease mortality up in U.S. from 1999 to 2019
Oct 28, 2021
Increases seen across all age groups, both sexes, various racial/ethnic groups, different urban/rural classifications
NIC 2021 fall meeting kicks off Monday in Houston
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 29, 2021
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) will kick off its largest annual conference Monday when it brings operators, lenders and investors together in Houston. The gathering will...
Ensign: Ready to blow past pre-pandemic occupancy levels
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 29, 2021
While many long-term care providers are just hoping to reach pre-pandemic occupancy levels over the next few months, Ensign Group executives are predicting their operators will soon exceed the mark after...