One of the first opportunities for a facility to refute surveyor citations or deficiencies and have the survey agency remove them is the Informal Dispute Resolution (“IDR”) process or, when...
Alzheimer’s spousal sex case has fallout
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 05, 2015
The case of a 78-year-old retired lawmaker who was prosecuted for alleged sexual abuse of his Alzheimer’s-afflicted wife highlights a need for nursing homes to have clearer policies on sex and intimacy,...
New staffing rules redux
By
Steven Littlehale
Jun 05, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule for skilled nursing facilities in fiscal 2016 contains some “must read” information about new staff reporting requirements.
Ask the nursing expert … about patient-focused care
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jun 05, 2015
Can you give some highlights on patient-centered care?
Nursing diversity improves … but slowly
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2015
Though nursing’s ranks are becoming more diverse, there’s still much work to be done to make it reflective of the U.S. population.
Yet another teamwork benefit: Workplace infections go down
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2015
Healthcare-associated infection rates are reduced when nurses and physicians work collaboratively, according to an analysis by New York researchers.
ADAPT’s cynical moves
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2015
What kind of cruel, heartless person could openly criticize disabled people in wheelchairs? I guess that cruel, heartless person would have to be me.
SNF pay to rise by $500 million
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 05, 2015
Medicare officials said they hope to increase skilled nursing facility reimbursements by $500 million in 2016 under a proposed new payment rate.
Tech contest is open for entries
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
The 2015 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards program has returned, giving long-term care facilities a place to shine.
Budget plans target Medicare, Medicaid
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2015
The Senate has joined the House in passing an austere spending blueprint that trims support for Medicare, Medicaid and other social programs.