Clinicians working in nursing homes provide better end-of-life care: study
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 19, 2024
Clinicians who work at skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes can be crucial to improve the quality of end-of-life care for residents, according to a new study.
Transparency and diversification in a value-based world
By
Erin Dunn
Mar 13, 2024
In the dynamic realm of healthcare, the winds of change are ushering in an era marked by increased transparency, positioning it as a cornerstone of value-based care (VBC). This shift not only enhances...
Sharing of the minds
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Feb 27, 2024
In the past three weeks, I have been involved in some great “meeting of the mind” sessions. One was the AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards Silver Team Leader meeting. Prior to and following that one, I attended...
Redefining the role of agency staff in nursing homes: Unveiling new realities
By
Steven Littlehale
Jan 05, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of nursing home care, the use of agency staff has long been a topic of scrutiny, historically linked to concerns about inferior outcomes. However, as we navigate the aftermath...
Quality does not equate to staffing mandates
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 10, 2023
I recently returned from the AHCA/NACL national convention and expo, one of my favorite conferences of the year. One reason why it’s a favorite is the recognition of quality in our profession. There...
Ask the nursing expert … about QAPI
By
Amy Stewart
Oct 10, 2023
Q: How can I involve staff in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program?
Achieving next-level quality improvement in skilled nursing facilities
By
Stephanie Mercado
Lenard Parisi
Aug 18, 2023
Today’s skilled nursing facilities face many challenges in the delivery of high-quality and safe care for vulnerable patient populations. Significantly, the very limited resources available in...
Coalition finalizing action plans to improve nursing homes based on National Academies report
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 10, 2023
More than a year after a national report condemned nursing homes for not providing the kind of safe and caring environments residents require, a coalition is readying nine action plans to address inadequacies. ...
Confidence, plus 1
By
Martie Moore
Jun 02, 2023
I belong to a group on social media that posts pictures of nature, animals, birds and the occasional unidentified print left in the dirt/sand. This day a question was poised, “Can you identify what animal...
Study gives for-profit hospices failing grade in patient care
By
Diane Eastabrook
Feb 28, 2023
Patients receiving hospice care from for-profit providers report substantially worse care experiences than those who receive care from nonprofit hospice agencies, according to a Rand Corporation study.