New nursing group expands with more members, conference
Oct 10, 2008
The American Association for Long Term Care Nursing, an organization which was formed last year, recently acquired the membership of the National Association of Sub Acute and Post-Acute Care. It also has...
Election 2008: Long-Term Care? Huh?
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2008
Long-term care is an increasingly important issue—just not on the campaign trail
HCBS workers fight for overtime pay
Jun 29, 2009
As the home- and community-based services segment continues to grow, some HCBS workers are trying to change current laws that prevent them from receiving overtime pay and minimum-wage protections, according...
Baucus, Grassley propose ‘bundling’ of post-acute payments; nursing home groups object
Apr 30, 2009
Sens. Max Baucus (D-MT) and Charles Grassley (R-IA) this week released several policy ideas for revamping America’s healthcare delivery system. Many of these would affect the long-term care and post-acute...
Guide helps therapy pros become better managers
Oct 25, 2011
The Essential Guide to Therapy Management: Skills for Rehab Professionals delivers tools and information for providers who find themselves in a management role. Its tools include action plans, meeting...
Cordless phone system to provide clearer communication, partners say
Mar 16, 2010
EnGenius Technologies has formed a communication partnership with Exordium Networks and Signature Assisted-Living Communities. Under the deal, cordless phone systems will be put in place to improve communication...
Lawmakers consider sweeping nursing home reforms, including rebased pay rates, and tuition reimbursement
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 21, 2023
Massachusetts nursing homes would have to report on all individuals who hold a 5% or larger ownership share, create fresh infection control plans and conduct annual training under a reform plan moving...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, Oct. 3
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 03, 2023
WHO: Switch back to trivalent flu shots … Vascular cells needed to form long-term memories … Radiation could treat inoperable kidney tumors … “Expired” COVID-19 tests may still be OK, feds say...
Also in the News for Wednesday, November 16
Nov 16, 2016
Care home owners plead guilty to misdemeanor charges in resident’s overdose death … LeadingAge study: Culture change can help reduce UTIs, pressure ulcers … Many nursing home life-sustaining...
Meet Tabassum Majid, Rising Star honoree
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 14, 2019
Tabassum Majid, Ph.D., works every day to change what it means to age, especially for those living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other forms of neurocognitive change.