Home health agencies fail to report more than 50% of falls leading to major injuries, OIG finds
By
Adam Healy
Sep 08, 2023
Home health agencies neglected to report 55% of falls leading to major injuries and hospitalizations on their (OASIS) assessments, according to a new government report.
The future of long-term care recruitment and retention: How experts can better attract and retain quality...
Mar 28, 2024
Even though wages and benefits have increased for the long-term care workforce, the sector still suffers from an ongoing shortage of skilled caregivers. Innovative solutions, however, have shown the potential...
Minority patients less likely to receive referrals for home health, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Dec 11, 2023
Nurses are less likely to refer minority patients to home health care after a hospital visit compared to white patients.
Diabetes multiplies hospital admission risk for home health patients, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Oct 02, 2023
Home health patients with diabetes are three times more likely to be hospitalized than those without, according to a new study.
An unforgettable experience: Some puzzle games could help maintain high-level memory for seniors, study...
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 16, 2023
Playing digital puzzle games could improve seniors’ memory ability to be on par with people in their 20s, a new study shows.
Elevate resident care with premier infection prevention and control
Apr 01, 2024
[partner content] In this article, John Pliego, Sr. Vice President of Operations, discusses the importance of establishing and maintaining a successful Infection Prevention and Control program and how...