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I Advance Senior Care is part of the Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care and published by Plain-English Health Care.
I Advance Senior Care is part of the Institute for the Advancement of Senior Care and published by Plain-English Health Care.
LTC covered in Joint Commission’s online infection control resource center
The Joint Commission online portal on health care-associated infections provides both free and for-purchase resources for combating central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections and other conditions. Read More » Study: Bilingualism wards off symptoms of dementia
Researchers said the bilingual mind’s need to monitor two languages in order to select the appropriate language recruits brain regions that are critical for general attention and cognitive control. Read More » U.S. recaptured Medicare Advantage overpayments of $1.25 billion in 2011
More than half of the amount, $797 million, is attributed to the Medicare recovery audit contractor program. Read More » Defending against Medicare contractor audits
SNFs are an area of focus for audits by Medicare contractors. The OIG list of potential problem areas has become known as the OIG “hit list.” In fact, expect an even higher level of attention this year than in the past. Read More » Nurses’ station renovations give staff needed privacy
A barn style doorway leaves just enough room for the medicine carts to pass through. The other side has a sliding glass window where residents can ask questions or use the telephone. Read More » Upstairs Solutions, Care2Learn announce merger
The combined company, which now provides services to 4,000 post-acute care facilities in the United States and Canada, will operate under parent company VectorLearning. Read More » Prevent pressure ulcers: Is it possible?
Age alone is not the only contributing factor to pressure ulcer development. It is also about the inconveniences of old age such as impaired mobility, poor nutrition, changes in mental status or chronic diseases. High blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes affect blood flow to organs including the skin, increasing the risk of pressure ulcers. Read More » Mentorship program aimed at guiding nurses through careers
The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses mentoring program, which is supplemented with online resources, is designed to help nurses develop relationships and improve their caregiving skills. Read More » Cumulative Medicare, Medicaid cuts are hurting SNFs
A policy paper addresses the potential impact of payment reductions including the loss of at least 20,000 jobs industry-wide and cancellation of facility expansions or renovations that would have generated 20,000-25,000 new jobs. Read More » CMS nursing home initiative to address behavioral health, use of antipsychotics
Thursday’s event, to be streamed live on the Internet, will provide an overview of the national initiative, resources for technical assistance and plans for upcoming education offerings. Read More » Geriatric nursing: A growing field
LeadingAge Texas and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center partner to remove the undeserved stigmas attached to a career in geriatric nursing and empower young nurses to realize their role in elder care. Read More » Elder abuse quadruples risk of nursing home admission, report finds
The report argued that while the Elder Justice Act—signed into law with 2010’s Affordable Care Act—authorizes $777 million to combat elder abuse, it has actually “received no appropriations to date.” Read More » LTC industry generates $259 billion in revenue during 2011
Overall long-term care revenues, which grew 31 percent between 2006 and 2011, are forecasted to reach $352.8 billion by 2016, according to the Kalorama Information report. Read More » How to eliminate the ‘Silo Effect’ in LTC organizations
Our current healthcare system is one of silos: private insurers, Medicare, Medicaid, hospitals, nursing homes, home healthcare, regulators—all working independently, but connected, to haphazardly manage the nation’s healthcare. Read More » Nonprofit divestiture: Preparing for the sale
Anticipate many hoops and considerations, as the sale of a nonprofit senior living facility may be subject to approval by the state. This could be a formal process that is limited to the attorney general’s office or may result in recommendations to a court. Read More » Hospitalization may contribute to cognitive decline in elderly
A new study found that hospitalization of older adults was associated with increased memory and thinking problems. Read More » 16 years of nursing home life
I arrived to long-term care with almost nothing. At 47, I was the youngest resident. The administrator said he was concerned and wanted me to get along well with everyone. But it would turn out that the administrators deserved our concern. Read More » 7 steps to divestiture every nonprofit should follow
How can a nonprofit go about finding an appropriate acquirer, either nonprofit or for-profit, and how can both parties come to a mutual understanding about the transaction and the future of the senior living property being sold? Start with these seven important steps to divestiture. Read More » House votes to kill Medicare payment advisory board
Under the new healthcare law, the 15-member board would have had the authority to cut $575 billion from Medicare over 10 years through rationing and price controls. Read More » Southern Comfort: Citation of Merit winner WhiteStone–Linville Remodel, Greensboro, N.C.
This fourth of four Environments for Aging Citation of Merit winners illustrates creative solutions to design and healthcare challenges. The amenity-filled CCRC achieves elegance on a small budget. Read More » Brookdale tops list of nation’s largest senior living providers
ALFA’s annual list of the top 80 largest senior living providers reflects REIT-based acquisitions, higher absorption, major management deals and reduced construction activity. Read More » New criteria identify common drugs potentially risky for seniors
The 2012 AGS Beers Criteria group more than 50 medications or classes of medications that may be harmful to older adults into three categories. Read More » Researchers link Alzheimer’s and diabetes
Emerging research suggesting that Alzheimer's disease may be linked to insulin resistance and could eventually be considered a third type of diabetes was supported by two new articles. Read More » Rhapsody in blue: Citation of Merit winner Therapy Suites at Rice Care Center, Willmar, Minn.
This third of four Environments for Aging Citation of Merit winners illustrates creative solutions to design and healthcare challenges. The rehab center incorporated hospitality features on a small budget. Read More » Limit on Medicare RAC records requests increased; SNFs to provide more documentation
RACs are now allowed to request a maximum of 400 medical records in a 45-day period, while SNFs must provide documentation for Medicare beneficiaries’ entire episodes of care. Read More » Seniors want fitness and style: Citation of Merit winner Friendship Village Fitness Center, Bloomington, Minn.
This second of four Environments for Aging Citation of Merit winners illustrates creative solutions to design and healthcare challenges. Fresh, contemporary design meets residents’ needs at this CCRC. Read More » Soaring to new heights: Citation of Merit winner Air Force Village: The Mission, San Antonio, Texas
This first of four Environments for Aging Citation of Merit winners illustrates creative solutions to design and healthcare challenges. The homey skilled nursing facility excels in both form and function. Read More » HHS announces final rule on Medicaid expansion
Final rule implements provisions of the Affordable Care Act that terminated several eligibility categories for Medicaid in favor of an income-based standard of 133 percent of the federal poverty level. Read More » The resident plant lady and her green wares
As spring approaches, the back dining room grows warm and Melinda's plants will sprout. Soon our staff members will be buying the seedlings to plant in their gardens at home—for a price, of course. Read More » 