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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.
Hospital discharge summaries often delayed; may affect nursing home re-hospitalizations
The researchers’ findings, recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, determined that discharge summaries regularly lack necessary information on diet, activity level, therapy and pending laboratory tests of nursing home patients after departure from the hospital. Read More » Kentucky association requests review panels for nursing home lawsuits
The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities is requesting a state law that would put potential lawsuits against nursing homes before review panels, which could help to eliminate unnecessary litigation. Read More » NCPA: Changes to LTC pharmacy consultants ‘jeopardize rural healthcare’
CMS has proposed changes to LTC pharmacy consultants that the NCPA says could imperil independent community pharmacies. Read More » 10 anticipated psychosocial needs of baby boomers
Yeah, we know—"The boomers are coming! The boomers are coming!" But are you ready? Read More » Navigator to form biggest long-term care GPO after Extendicare acquisition
Navigator agrees to $56 million acquisition of UHF Purchasing Services and Star Purchasing Services, LLC. Read More » Pioneer ACO model attracts 32 healthcare providers
The 32 participating organizations could save Medicare up to $1.1 billion over five years, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Read More » A resident being merry in the nursing home
I remember my 15 Christmases living in nursing homes and how the holiday itself has changed, from the moods of residents and staff to the layout of a decorated facility. Read More » SEC sues former Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac executives
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged six former top executives of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation with securities fraud. Read More » Medicaid LTC funding shortfall projected at $6.3 Billion in 2011
The projected shortfall in Medicaid funding for long-term care represents a new high for Medicaid, according to a new report. Read More » Conn. nursing home locks out union workers after stalled bargaining
HealthBridge Management has locked out union members from West River Health Care Center in Milford because the company was frustrated by 10 months of labor negations with no progress made toward an agreement. Read More » Nursing home admin convicted of healthcare fraud, kickbacks
Kelvin Washington faces decades in prison for receiving payments for the referral of dialysis patients to a local ambulance transport service. Read More » Coordinated care model provides new staffing opportunities
I’ve been thinking lately about the role direct-care workers could play in new care coordination models. With the right training, this could be a real opportunity to improve the quality of jobs for direct-care workers. Read More » Provider groups: GOP spending bill would mean more SNF Medicare reductions
AHCA and the Alliance decry bad debt provision within the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011. Read More » Research shows statins may be beneficial in treating Alzheimer’s
Results of a new study showed improvement in cognition and other outcome measures following atorvastatin treatment. Read More » Steady nursing care trends
Nursing care occupancy remained unchanged during 3Q11 while absorption continued to post modest declines. Read More » A resident caught in the middle of employee disciplinary action
In all my time living in nursing homes an aide has not been disciplined in my presence—that is, until last week, when the nurse aide students began their clinicals. Read More » Is a return to mobility possible?
Mary M. Harroun, MS, LNHA, demonstrates a leg lift The answer is yes. It might not be possible for all of your residents but a significant number Read More » Intergenerational relationships: The other is us
First Year Seminar photos courtesy of UMBC New Media Studio At the LeadingAge conference in October, Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel spoke about Read More » An 8-pronged wellness approach
Photo by St. Leonard staff The Franciscan Wellness Center fitness room at St. Leonard Franciscan Living Community in Centerville, Ohio A community Read More » Supply Side
Smart Bed System The Touch-free Life Care System from BAM Labs transforms a conventional bed into a smart bed. The TLC System empowers caregivers Read More » How to build revenue with homecare services
A few years ago, many assisted living facility (ALF) owners had the idea that with the looming baby boomer retirement wave about to hit “if you Read More » Depression common in low-paid nursing home workers
Financial pressures, a lack of food and preoccupation at work with troubles at home contribute to depression in low-wage SNF workers, study says. Read More » Cuts force Ohio to shed 2,800 nursing home jobs
In response to this past October’s 11.1 percent Medicare funding reduction coupled with almost 6 percent in state Medicaid cuts, Ohio nursing homes Read More » More states require CNAs to exceed training minimums than home health aides
Twice as many states require certified nurse aides to exceed federally mandated training requirements than they require home health aides, according Read More » Leave no ‘odd man out’ at the dining table this holiday season
After recently teaching my dining class in a senior care community, I had an illuminating conversation with a resident. During the class I had Read More » Provider groups: ‘Congress must pass therapy caps extension’ before Jan. 1
In a joint statement Tuesday, several LTC provider associations urged Congress to extend the therapy cap exceptions process for medically necessary Read More » Sprinklers prevented ‘loss of life’ during N.J. nursing home blaze, fire inspector says
A Monday morning fire at the Laurelton Village Care Center in Brick, N.J., did not seriously injure any residents or staff because of the facility’s Read More » Pilot study aims to improve depression in SNF rehab patients through telemedicine
Geriatric mental health specialists in Rhode Island are working on a new pilot project that puts an interesting twist on telemedicine: improving Read More » Bill would reverse debt deal Medicare cuts
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