Nursing Home Reform Act violations can be part of negligence lawsuit, court says
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2019
A family member suing a skilled nursing facility for negligence can move forward with her lawsuit that cites the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act, a court ruled this week.
Uncertainty for some providers as CMS admits mistake with value-based purchasing reports
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2019
Skilled nursing facilities will be issued corrected value-based purchasing (VBP) reports following a calculation mistake by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Medicaid redesign provokes privacy concerns
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 28, 2019
Public comments submitted over the state’s plan to redesign its Medicaid program are being kept private after the state raised HIPAA concerns.
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Mental health diagnoses used to project nursing residents’ pain trajectories
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Danielle Brown
Aug 14, 2019
Knowing a resident’s mental health diagnosis could help nursing homes improve the way they assess and treat pain.
Memory loss spikes in Chinese-American senior women, study finds
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2019
Older Chinese American women are more likely to experience cognitive impairment than men, according to a new analysis.
Burnout in geriatric nurses linked to well-being of LTC residents
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 20, 2019
Burnout in geriatric nursing staff could be used to predict the well-being of residents in long-term care facilities, according to a new study.
Medicare claims data pilot praised by providers
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 21, 2019
Several providers are hopeful about a pilot program from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that allows easier access to Medicare claims data.
Providers get new drug waste rules this week
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 18, 2019
Some providers could be forced to change how they dispose of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals, thanks to a new rule that goes into effect Wednesday.
Nursing home residents pose for ‘back to school’ pictures
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 27, 2019
Whether it’s walking or simply enjoying every moment, nursing home residents in Mentor, OH, were excited as school children to share their goals on social media.