Long-term care facilities all seem to do narcotic destruction a little differently. Could you tell me how to do it to make sure I protect myself?
Bill would require RN on duty at all times
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Jul 06, 2015
The American Nurses Association recently announced its support for a bill that could require nursing homes to have a registered nurse on duty around the clock, every day of the week.
Reasons to lawyer up
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John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2015
When you provide long-term care services, lawsuits pretty much come with the territory.
Providers fume over pay freeze
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James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2015
Long-term care providers quickly fired back after a congressional advisory committee recommended no Medicare pay increase for the coming year.
Nursing shortage to challenge operators
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John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2015
In 15 years, at least 2.5 million more long-term care workers will be needed to keep pace with the resulting increase in caregiving demands, according to researchers at the University of California at...
RAC overhaul bill approved
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Jul 06, 2015
The Senate Finance Committee has approved legislation aimed at changing how questionable Medicare payments are handled by Recovery Audit Contractors.
Bad sleep links to Alzheimer’s
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Holly Petrovich
Jul 06, 2015
Lack of sleep in old age may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests.
Workers often MRSA carriers
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Holly Petrovich
Jul 06, 2015
About one in four nursing home residents are carriers of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
McKnight’s wins Apex ‘Grand’
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2015
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has been recognized for its print magazine, columns and “McKnight’s Daily Editors’ Notes” in the 2015 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence...
Study sheds light on dangers of working second, third shifts
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Jul 06, 2015
Workers whose hours fall outside of a traditional 9-to-5 schedule may be more susceptible to sleep- and weight-related health issues, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of...