You can thank some boneheaded long-term care executives from across the pond for the latest black eye to your profession.
When a nurse seems too good to be true
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 17, 2018
One would think the most interesting part of a book where the main character kills hundreds of people would be the murders. But you’d be wrong: It’s the cover-up. This is one true story you’ll...
New ATRA cut to Medicare Part B Therapy Payments latest destabilizing blow to spector
By
Alan G. Rosenbloom
Feb 13, 2013
With $9 billion in Budget Relief Act sequester cuts to the U.S. skilled nursing facility (SNF) sector now just weeks away following the latest cut of at least $600 million in Medicare Part B therapy payments...
Antipsychotics in skilled care: Finding the right dose won’t be easy
By
John O'Connor
Aug 21, 2017
It happens all the time in politics: After dissatisfied voters throw the rascals out, new rascals push back way too hard. Could the same thing happen to the use of antipsychotics in skilled care?
Independence Day — for all
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 28, 2016
Yes, July 4th is right around the corner. Time to think of backyard barbecues, fireworks, blockbuster movies and … §483.25 — Quality of Care.
The calm before the antipsychotics storm
By
James M. Berklan
May 30, 2012
If you’re a Daily McKnight’s reader, it’s a good thing. Otherwise, you might have never known that a federal measure calling for closer monitoring of antipsychotic drug use in nursing...
Arbitration disagreements
By
Liza Berger
Apr 16, 2008
It appears that the American Health Care Association once again is angling for a fight. This time it is over a bill that aims to do away with pre-admission arbitration agreements. The bill, which was introduced...
Attention bundled payment critics: Curb your enthusiasm
By
John O'Connor
Jan 09, 2017
A recent study found that bundling Medicare payments can dramatically cut costs without sacrificing quality. But the man likely to be the next Health and Human Services secretary is no fan of this new...
The star treatment is here to stay
By
John O'Connor
Jul 20, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has just rolled out its latest version of Nursing Home Compare. If your facility garnered five stars, you probably love it. If you received one star, you surely...
Linen loss: the $840 million elephant in your rooms
By
David Stern
Sep 10, 2014
Linen loss is widespread and expensive, costing the healthcare industry $840 million a year. Linen loss is a part of business for many, but it doesn’t have to be.