Nurses are the first line of defense in preventing readmissions, expert says
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 03, 2012
To help hospitals prevent costly readmissions, long-term care providers need to get serious about partnering with local hospitals, an expert said Tuesday.
Study reveals that ultraviolet light eliminates deadly hospital-acquired infections
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 19, 2012
Researchers say they nearly eliminated deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria in a study encompassing 50 patient rooms at two medical facilities by using a specific spectrum of ultraviolet light.
Hospitals are releasing too soon, but nursing homes can seize opportunities to reduce readmissions, INTERACT...
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 01, 2013
Nursing homes need to build relationships with their local hospitals to reduce unnecessary readmissions, cut costs and provide better care, a geriatric expert said Thursday.
Program to reduce hospital readmissions would link nursing homes with partners
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 15, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is setting aside $128 million for organizations that collaborate with nursing homes to establish programs that prevent residents from going back to hospitals...