Palliative care study highlights importance of psychosocial support for LTC workers
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 30, 2023
Even the most confident of long-term care staff, sure of their knowledge and skills, reported “notable difficulties” providing palliative and end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a...
Simulation training only a ‘partial solution’ for nursing shortage, LTC nurse leader says
By
Alicia Lasek
May 19, 2023
Nursing students in New York state will now be able to complete up to one-third of their clinical training through simulation experiences. But more investment will be needed to build back the workforce,...
Knowledge of staff care patterns may help curb spread of drug-resistant bugs in LTC: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 05, 2023
Researchers observed care interactions across 25 nursing homes in seven states. Results suggest that these patterns are a key factor in identifying targets for infection prevention and control.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022
By
Joe Bush
Nov 09, 2022
Class action lawsuit against NY nursing home for patient deaths … NJ veteran’s nursing home accused of putting residents in immediate jeopardy … Study finds disparities in LTC patients’ access...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 18, 2022
Though facility staff shortages down by one-fourth in 2022, specific trouble areas remain … Maryland gives nursing homes $25 million of new COVID funds … NY gives state-employed nurses big raises …...
Also in the News for Monday, Oct. 10, 2022
By
Joe Bush
Oct 10, 2022
End-of-life healthcare expense higher for those with Parkinson’s than those without, says study … AHCA/NCAL release addresses federal staffing minimum and related cost solutions … Law says LTC facilities...
Also in the News for Friday, Oct. 7, 2022
By
Joe Bush
Oct 07, 2022
Paper analyzes government policy’s role in creating LTC problems … Shoes and wheelchairs spread MRSA in LTC facilities, study finds … Study reports dementia care program in nursing homes well received
Also in the News for Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022
By
Joe Bush
Oct 04, 2022
Ahead of Friday’s SNF TNA job-loss deadline, AHCA/NCAL urges CMS to re-issue blanket waiver … Study examines how LTC facility staff understand discrimination by residents and why staff fail to report...
Also in the News for Friday, Sept. 30
By
Joe Bush
Sep 30, 2022
OIG recommended to HHS improvements to the PRF system … CDC says second booster shot 90% effective at preventing coronavirus-related deaths in nursing homes … South Dakota town saves its LTC facility,...
Vision Centre accelerates LTC leadership, begins promoting resources
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 07, 2022
The group that has charged itself with creating a more complete vision for long-term care leadership development is enacting a more complete vision for itself this month and next.