Senators may have to reconcile two separate bills that would delay payment cuts to physicians.

The majority of registered nurses believe that staffing levels on their units are inadequate and half say that the quality of care has declined over the last year, according to a report from the American Nurses Association.

Nursing homes that have adopted aspects of the culture change movement, or at least strive to, are more likely to see benefits in resident satisfaction, staff retention, higher occupancy rates and improved operational costs, according to a recently released survey of directors of nursing.

The dark cloud of economic recession appears to have a silver lining for the healthcare field, according to a news report. More nurses are going back to work, taking on extra shifts, or delaying retirement as a result of higher gas prices, food costs and overall economic instability.

While news abounds that the nursing shortage is worsening year by year, one person has a sunnier view: Peter Buerhaus, director of Vanderbilt University's Center for Interdisciplinary Health Workforce Studies.

Should we call it a grandroid? Scientists at the University of Massachusetts have created a sophisticated robot to help care for older adults.

It's one of the hardest tasks for caregivers, but bathing does not have to be a chore if you focus on residents' needs

Falls and medication errors can lead to big problems. That is why providers need to be extra vigilant about prevention.

Any suggestions as to how to follow up in an efficient manner after I delegate duties?

I do the CNA training, and help with checking certifications. Are there standard requirements for CNAs?