Settlements in four DOJ investigations to cost Genesis $52.7 million
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Genesis Healthcare will pay $52.7 million under an agreement to settle four separate Department of Justice investigations, the nation’s largest long-term care company said.
CMS to inspect SNFs’ social media policies
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Surveyors have begun reviewing nursing homes’ policies for addressing employee abuse of residents on social media platforms.
Naps may help night nurses
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Napping on the job may be beneficial for nurses working night shifts, according to a new study.
Nurses with a say are more likely to stay
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Maintaining a low turnover rate among nursing staff during a time of high demand for positions may relate to autonomy of the job.
Degraded nurses more likely to leave for better job: study
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
A small study of Iranian nurses examined a troubled group: Nurses who leave because of threats or poor treatment by other staff.
One section at a time
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
Recurring errors in the MDS can place bottom lines and resident care at risk. Spending time to avoid potential repercussions is worth the effort, experts say.
Webinar to focus on skin tear prevention, treatment
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 11, 2016
Providers can learn about recent classification updates and new treatment strategies for skin tears during a caregiving-focused webinar on August 19.
Provider groups put pressure on Supreme Court over arbitration ruling
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 11, 2016
Stiff rules on arbitration in Kentucky are hurting the state’s nursing homes and are not in compliance with the Federal Arbitration Act, according to a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court
Successful LTC is hidden in the headlines
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 10, 2016
Over the course of my past 12 weeks as McKnight’s summer editorial intern, I’ve covered a wide variety of stories, many of which I never expected to see in long-term care.
Medicaid expansion improved care for chronic conditions, study finds
By
Phil Brahm
Aug 10, 2016
Low-income adults in two states experienced significant improvements in care after Medicaid services were expanded as part of the Affordable Care Act, according to a recent analysis.
