Online learning has become particularly valuable for people like Sherry Johnson, RN, director of clinical development for UHS Pruitt.
Tool determines readmission risk for heart attack patients
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 02, 2012
A new tool can allow physicians to predict which heart attack patients will likely end up back in the hospital.
RAC audits often inaccurate, group claims
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2012
A major hospital group has called for a federal investigation into mistakes made by recovery audit contractors.
Reform now likely here to stay
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 02, 2012
With the November elections over, and with them the possibility of the Affordable Care Act’s demise, providers likely are girding for more fights over reimbursement cuts, the debut of health insurance...
How to do it… Integrating beds into design
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 02, 2012
Beds are literally the biggest, and often most significant, item in a resident room. Consequently, integrating beds into room spaces requires a keen eye toward safety, utility and ambience — all in the...
Few signs of a deal as fiscal cliff nears
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2012
Winning candidates had little time to enjoy November election victories, thanks to a looming $600 billion fiscal cliff.
SNF upcoding rampant: OIG
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 02, 2012
Nursing homes are overcharging Medicare around $1.5 billion annually, a federal report released in mid-November asserts.
These 3 will perk you up
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2012
I probably shouldn’t admit this. But my job is loaded with perks.
Ask the nursing expert: How do I reduce turnover in my new facility?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Dec 02, 2012
I just took a position as director of nursing in a large facility with a high turnover of staff in the nursing department. Where would you suggest that I start in renovating my new nursing department?
Federal grant puts APRNs into facilities
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 02, 2012
A $15 million grant from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will allow more advance practice registered nurses to be in skilled nursing facilities in Missouri.