February 2010 Issue of McKnight's Long Term Care News

News

GAO: Survey system needs to be retooled

General weaknesses in the nursing home survey process contribute to the understatement of deficiencies in nursing homes, according to a report released by the Government ...

Alliance focuses on long-term services

A new coalition of long-term care stakeholders whose objective is to improve long-term services and supports formed in January.

Nursing facility deficiencies often unreported, GAO says

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should revise existing written guidance to make it more concise, simple and less confusing.

State News

Florida: Stricter screening for caregiving applicants

The Legislature in March is expected to pass legislation that would tighten the rules for people applying for caregiving jobs in the state.

Features

Proving your worth: finding capital in tight times

It's been a tough several months and, understandably, some providers have not been thriving. But credit is still available—even to those who have stumbled

Ask the care expert

Ask the care expert: Activities at your facility serve multiple purposes

Sherrie Dornberger, RNC, CDONA, FACDONA, President, NADONA

Ask the treatment expert

Ask the treatment expert: treating denuded skin around a flush stoma

Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute

Ask the nursing expert

Ask the nursing expert: keeping staff on task during holiday break

Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC

Having my say

Be choosy with Part D: navigating residents through Medicare's prescription drug plan

The New Year and enrollment cycle for Medicare Part D beneficiaries has passed. But, remember, residents in long-term care facilities may still elect to change ...

The big picture

The BIG Picture: McKnight's is long-term care news that you can use

We have been truly blessed at McKnight's. At a time when many publications are floundering, readers and advertisers continue to give us generous support.