CMS updates MDS RAI manual … NHSN clarifies ‘up-to-date’ vaccination definition … State begins addressing backlog of ‘major uninvestigated complaints’
Nursing home COVID-19 deaths, cases spiking, hit ‘pre-vaccine’ levels
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 25, 2022
COVID-19 deaths among nursing home staff members are again surging throughout facilities, hitting their highest level since January of this year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control...
Also in the News for Monday, July 25
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 25, 2022
Separate review of controversial COVID-19 policies for nursing homes could be coming … Wisconsin expanding CNA recruiting program … Embattled Iowa operator to close three facilities as it looks to...
Nurse surprised by international honor
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 01, 2022
A New York nursing home worker was honored for her “extraordinary care” with an international award that recognizes outstanding work in the healthcare profession.
Luz Liebeskind has LTC’s number
Jul 01, 2022
Growing up in the lush tropical paradise of the Dominican Republic, Luz Liebeskind recalls an idyllic childhood buoyed by open-minded parents who prioritized school and hard work.
With ‘focus on the fundamentals,’ SNFs can remain financially viable despite industry headwinds
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 22, 2022
Skilled nursing operators’ No. 1 priority should be to “focus on the fundamentals of what makes a SNF successful” to remain financially viable despite the sector’s ongoing COVID-19-related operational...
Act now to ease pandemic’s moral, emotional challenges for workers: researchers
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 22, 2022
Long-term care and other providers must consider implementing interventions for healthcare workers, say researchers who found the COVID-19 pandemic caused employees significant moral and emotional challenges.
Lawsuit is stark reminder: Tread carefully in disability conversations with employees
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 22, 2022
Legal experts are warning nursing home leaders that inappropriate conversations with employees about disabilities, medical conditions or their general health can be costly, after a federal court allowed...
Also in the News for Friday, July 22
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 22, 2022
CMS releases first HCBS quality measure set … SNF dialysis providers announce merger … Nurse’s license suspended amid accusations she stole drugs from residents at multiple nursing homes … Florida...
One quarter of SNFs stuck with Medicare margins below 4%
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 21, 2022
Medicare margins for all freestanding skilled nursing facilities across the United States varied widely in 2020, according to new data from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.