Nursing facility deficiencies often unreported, GAO says
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should revise existing written guidance to make it more concise, simple and less confusing.
Alliance focuses on long-term services
By
Brett Bakshis
Feb 01, 2010
A new coalition of long-term care stakeholders whose objective is to improve long-term services and supports formed in January.
GAO: Survey system needs to be retooled
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2010
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 Accountability Office in late December.
The BIG Picture: McKnight’s is long-term care news that you can use
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2010
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.
Ask the nursing expert: keeping staff on task during holiday break
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Feb 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Be choosy with Part D: navigating residents through Medicare’s prescription drug plan
Feb 01, 2010
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 plans at any time.