Nursing home administrator salaries across the country increased 3.78% over the past year, when using a same-facility comparison.
Very old maintain independence through 100th year
Aug 21, 2008
While many people associate extreme old age with failing health, new research suggests that many centenarians live independent, healthy lives.
Drug shortages take toll on providers, residents
Mar 29, 2011
Nine in 10 providers encountered prescription drug shortages in the second half of 2010, according to a survey by Premier Healthcare Alliance. Fully 80% of respondents indicated that the shortages caused...
Many providers not making IT preparation for looming HIPAA rule
Feb 08, 2011
Despite having less than a year to be ready, many providers are still not prepared for HIPAA 5010. Among facilities participating in a recent HIMSS-sponsored survey, “one third report they either...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 10
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2019
Survey shows that Glaucoma significantly impacts well-being … 1-to-2 weekly daytime naps lower heart attack, stroke risk … New drug has potential to treat dementia-related psychosis … Cognitive behavioral...
What do people want in assisted living?
Jan 01, 2008
AARP randomly sampled 803 members from Connecticut in 2001 regarding assisted living.
Medication administration top issue for directors of nursing
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 10, 2014
Pain management for residents at the end-of-life, antipsychotic use in dementia residents and medication for epileptic residents were all hot issues tackled during the National Association of Directors...
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, March 12
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 11, 2020
Operator ‘strongly’ encourages COVID-19 testing after one resident dies, another tests positive at Seattle senior living community … Encourage elders to access their EHR data, researchers urge …...
Briggs announces free MDS forms for eligible customers
Aug 10, 2010
Briggs Corporation announced a special offer for providers who purchase a Briggs MDS 3.0 User’s Manual, Long Term Care Survey Guide or MDS 3.0 Online Training Subscription by Oct. 1. Such customers...