Nutritional interventions: Reducing hospital readmissions among skilled nursing residents
By
Phyllis Famularo
Oct 18, 2023
In recent years, many skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have experienced a shift in focus toward shorter-term, higher-acuity, and more medically complex residents. These older adults typically have a higher...
Dementia increases risk for hospital readmission by 20%
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
Seniors are more likely to be rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge if they have dementia, and the risk increases if they are taking an antipsychotic medication, according to recently published research.
10 Highest/Lowest: Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized within 30 days
By
Raul Valdes-Perez, Ph.D
May 01, 2019
A look at the states with the highest and lowest percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized within 30 days after a SNF admission.
CMS drops value-based purchasing data, showing 27% of nursing homes got ‘bonus’ pay
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 29, 2018
The federal government dropped new data into the Nursing Home Compare consumer-focused website on Wednesday, giving facilities their first real chance to see how they measure up against their peers across...
People with dementia are 20% more likely to be rehospitalized, antipsychotic use increases risk, researchers...
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 30, 2014
Seniors are more likely to be rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge if they have dementia, and the risk increases if they are taking an antipsychotic medication, according to recently published research...
Webinar targets hospital readmissions
May 09, 2012
WoundRounds and PointRight Inc. jointly announced they are sponsoring a free webinar, “Lowering Your Rehospitalization Rates: Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk.” The event will be held...
Government incentive program encourages nursing home care improvement
By
Ashley Carman
Sep 11, 2013
Nursing homes improve critical care areas, such as fall and rehospitalization rates, when they collaborate with the government in a performance-based incentive program, according to new research.
Analytics partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 26, 2019
CareTrust REIT Inc. and PointRight® have formed a strategic partnership to provide post-acute analytics to CareTrust’s skilled nursing facility portfolio.
A majority of long-term care providers reduced hospital readmissions and the off-label use of antipsychotics within the last year, according to the American Health Care Association. The organization recently...
CDC: Fewer nursing home residents in South, Southeast up to date on COVID-10 vaccines
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 10, 2023
Residents of long-term care communities in the South and Southeast are less likely to be up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, according to a report released Friday from the Centers for Disease Control and...