Long-term care residents who are displaced from their facility following a natural disaster are more susceptible to illness, injury and death, new study results show.
Assessments fueling angst
By
Mary Gustafson
Dec 01, 2011
Many long-term care workers are less satisfied with their jobs these days, a new survey finds. One reason: MDS 3.0 assessments are taking longer to complete.
CMS boss: We are partners
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2011
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is focused on rooting out fraud, Administrator Donald Berwick said in a recent video interview with McKnight’s Editorial Director John O’Connor.
Weighty issue for flu vaccine
By
Mary Gustafson
Dec 01, 2011
Obesity boosts the risk of getting the flu even after a flu vaccine is administered, a study suggests.
Glucose testing for teary eyed
By
Mary Gustafson
Dec 01, 2011
Scientists are developing a device that can test blood sugar levels of teardrops. Alternatives to hand-held meters could increase testing compliance for diabetes.
Error reporting too problematic
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2011
Providers need to make it easier for nurses to disclose errors that are committed in nursing homes, according to researchers of a unique study.
Final ACO rule offers additional incentives
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2011
The final rule on Accountable Care Organizations provides more flexibility for eligible providers and increases the amount of possible bonuses.
GOP pushes for repeal of the CLASS Act
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2011
The CLASS Act may have gone into hibernation, but Senate Republicans want it dead.
Further pay cuts ‘untenable,’ providers warning Congress
Dec 01, 2011
Long-term care providers issued a stern warning to lawmakers considering even deeper cuts in the wake of an average 11.1% reduction in Medicare payments that went into effect Oct. 1: No more.