OIG: Older Medicare recipients often harmed during hospital stays
May 13, 2022
Fully 25% of older American Medicare beneficiaries are at high risk of being harmed during acute care stays, according to the HHS Office of the Inspector General.
Costs and lack of collaboration hinder technology adoption, CAST study finds
Dec 05, 2011
High expenses and poor internal collaboration often sink provider efforts to implement new technology initiatives, according to a report from LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies....
Medical directors release guidance on transferring patients from acute care to skilled nursing facilities
Apr 29, 2010
A new white paper developed by the American Medical Directors Association highlights successful and effective processes for transferring patients from acute care to skilled nursing facilities.
Texas long-term care becomes big winner in receipt of federal innovation grants
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 18, 2012
Texas has received a windfall of federal funding to test care coordination programs between acute and long-term care providers.
Delirium present in 60 percent of residents’ acute illnesses, but tricky to diagnose: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 15, 2021
Delirium may accompany 60% of the acute illnesses and adverse health events that occur commonly among residents, investigators say. Along with infections, regular use of benzodiazepines was linked to the...
Anticoagulants advised following certain COVID-19 acute-care stays
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 29, 2021
Clinicians disagree about the need for continued anticoagulation therapy to reduce blood clot risks following COVID-19 hospitalization. A new study suggests that patients with certain medical histories...
‘Pragmatic’ heart failure rehab benefits frail seniors, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
May 27, 2021
Physical dysfunction problems often are overlooked in the care of older, frail patients with acute heart failure. But these patients find greater functional and quality of life benefits from early, transitional,...
Results of CMS initiative support on-site acute care in nursing homes
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 09, 2023
On-site acute care in the nursing home did not result in any harm and appeared to benefit long-stay residents, outcomes from a multi-state initiative revealed. Investigators are urging medical directors...