With Phase 3 guidance nearing, skilled nursing providers advised ‘don’t wait’ on infection preventionist,...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 22, 2021
Final, long-awaited guidance related to nursing home Requirements of Participation may soon be here. The rules were fundamentally rewritten and implemented in three phases starting in 2016 but still have...
Initial COVID-19 vaccine booster rollout will affect 3 percent of U.S. population, officials say
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 13, 2021
The FDA is working with drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna to allow fully vaccinated immunocompromised people to receive an extra shot. Long-term care residents are not yet included in the booster campaign,...
Common meds linked to dementia risk
Jan 27, 2015
A higher use of anticholinergic medications has been linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.
Providers may soon embrace the joy of normal
By
John O'Connor
May 17, 2021
Long-term care organizations just received two bits of very encouraging news.
White House to send COVID vaccines directly to thousands of retail pharmacies starting next week
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 03, 2021
More independent community pharmacies, including those that serve long-term care facilities, will soon be able to administer coronavirus vaccines, thanks to a new initiative launched by the federal government.
Genesis, Skilled Healthcare deal forms mega-company
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2014
Genesis HealthCare and Skilled Healthcare Group will merge to create a single company with more than 500 facilities nationwide, the providers announced in late August.
10 ‘winning’ staffing strategies at Aug. 16 webinar
Aug 01, 2016
A special McKnight’s webinar will reveal what’s needed to cope with staffing shortages, rising wage pressures, millennials in the workforce and more. “10 Win-Win Staffing Strategies”...
Eco Sound Medical Services to distribute hip protectors
Aug 21, 2013
Medical Protection Technologies has said its Fall-Safe Hip Protectors will be available through Eco Sound Medical Services.
Webcast targets LTC meds delivery
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2007
New laws and emerging technology have many providers confused about how best to proceed with medication delivery.
An unexpected consequence of workplace violence
By
Nov 15, 2017
The healthcare industry is well aware of the consequences of workplace violence. With workplace violence-related injuries in the sector clocking in at nearly five times the rate as the private sector as...