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Ask the treatment expert

Donna Sardina May 01, 2008

Is it a realistic care plan goal to heal a diabetic foot ulcer that has been present for two years?

60 Seconds with...

May 01, 2008

Anna Ortigara, Communications director, Green House® Project

CMS lists poor performing nursing homes on consumer Web site

April 25, 2008

Federal regulators' "Nursing Home Compare" Web site now lists facilities that rank in the lowest 10% in quality based on state inspection results, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services disclosed Thursday.

Poll: Americans expect family members to enter senior living facilities

April 25, 2008

A total of 84% of Americans over the age of 50 expect an immediate family member to move into a senior living community within the next 10 years, a new poll found.

Advocates laud Elder Justice Act

April 17, 2008

The Elder Justice Act (HR 1783) received a heap of accolades from senior care advocates and industry representatives at a hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday.

Comments sought on draft compliance guidance

April 17, 2008

The Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General has recently released the new draft compliance guidance for nursing homes.

Ask the payment expert

Patricia Boyer April 01, 2008

How is the new Quality Indicator Survey process going to affect facilities?

Nurse ratios to drop

April 01, 2008

Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D) issued a mandate last month to lower the ratio of nurses to residents in nursing homes.

Ask the care expert

Sherrie Dornberger March 01, 2008

What are your thoughts on this Advancing Excellence movement?

CMS offering full list of troubled facilities

James Berklan March 01, 2008

All nursing homes on a federal watch list for poor performing facilities now will be publicized on a government Web site, Bush administration officials have decided.

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