More residents with opioid use disorder are coming. Are we ready?
By
Dina Besirevic
Aug 23, 2023
The 55-year-old female resident with multiple wounds on both of her arms wasn’t this nurse’s favorite. Yes, the nurse had provided wound care over the years to many people who were irritable...
Turning to substance abuse patients to fill beds? Proceed with caution: experts
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 09, 2023
Driven by a need to fill beds, some skilled nursing facilities are opening their doors to more individuals needing post-acute care for opioid use.
Medicare might cover acupuncture treatments for lower back pain
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2019
CMS is studying the ancient therapy as part of its move to increase alternatives to opioid painkillers for certain common conditions.