Economic crisis eases nursing shortage–but relief seen as temporary
Apr 08, 2009
Recent reports indicate that the current economic crisis has temporarily alleviated the nationwide nursing shortage.
Study: Rehospitalizations–some of which are preventable–cost billions
Apr 03, 2009
More than 50% of Medicare patients are rehospitalized within 12 months of discharge and 20% wind up back in the hospital after only 30 days. That adds up, according to a report published Thursday in The...
Growing number of younger, mentally ill nursing home residents poses safety risks, news outlet reports
Mar 24, 2009
The number of younger, mentally ill nursing home patients has been on the rise in recent years. This influx of potentially aggressive residents is creating some serious safety concerns, The Associated...
Study: MRSA infections fall by 50% in 10 years among ICU patients on IVs
Feb 19, 2009
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections among hospital intensive care unit (ICU) patients with intravenous tubes dropped by about 50% between 1997 and 2007, according to a new report.
Nursing groups dispute grim patient-ratio findings
Feb 18, 2009
Landmark California regulations that govern nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals appear to have little to no effect on the quality of patient care, according to new survey results. But many nurses disagree...
Deposed union leaders stage California healthcare coup
Feb 04, 2009
The recently ousted leaders of United Healthcare Workers West, an Oakland, CA-based Service Employees International Union local, have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to allow workers...
CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter may be on the decline
Jan 28, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Monday said the current salmonella outbreak tied to a Georgia peanut butter manufacturer appears to be reaching its end.
Hollywood nursing home for stars to close amidst financial turmoil
Jan 16, 2009
The Motion Picture & Television Fund, which helps provide healthcare services for Hollywood’s on-screen and off-screen talent, will be shutting the doors of its nursing home and hospital, the organization...
Peanut butter brand recalled after seniors sickened in Minnesota facility
Jan 13, 2009
A brand of peanut butter is being recalled nationally after an open container tested positive for salmonella bacteria in a Minnesota senior care facility.
Medicare payments to nursing facilities may stay same in FY 2010
Dec 08, 2008
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) may recommend to Congress that skilled nursing facilities not receive a Medicare payment update in fiscal year 2010.