Safety committee’s records not privileged: federal court
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James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2015
A North Carolina nursing home operator can’t claim privilege in protecting documents created by its safety committee from discovery, a federal trial court has ruled.
Check memory sooner: group
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
More than 30% of those over age 70 have memory problems, and a panel of aging experts said this population should have memory and reasoning ability evaluated annually by a healthcare provider.
SNF occupancy sees a decline
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Oct 05, 2015
A drop in occupancy rates and an increase in days cash-on-hand are among the findings in CliftonLarsonAllen’s 30th Annual Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Comparison Report.
More scrutiny ahead for Five-Star ratings
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James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2015
In a move that top nursing home lobbyists privately hoped wouldn’t come to pass, the Government Accountability Office announced in late August it will be investigating the federal nursing home rating...
Providers balk at reform bid
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
LeadingAge gave the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services a long list of concerns with recently proposed regulator’s reforms, a lead lobbyist said in an August letter.
Following the money
By
John O'Connor
Oct 05, 2015
To really understand what is going on in the wacky world of Medicare therapy billing, here’s all you really need to know.
Ask the Legal Expert about… surveyor conduct
By
John Durso
Oct 05, 2015
Surveyors recently were unfair, and rude. They inappropriately threatened my managers with unfounded citations. The next time they come, I want to audiotape or videotape them. Can I legally do this?
Ask the Nursing Expert about… insulin pens
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Oct 05, 2015
Our company’s regional nurse came to my facility and said we were going to start using insulin pens. Can you tell me what I should prepare for?
ANA pushing for universal immunizations
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Oct 05, 2015
All healthcare workers and nurses should be immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases, the American Nurses Association advised in late August.
New nurses on night and OT shifts face higher injury risk
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Oct 05, 2015
Newly licensed nurses who work overtime and night shifts have an increased risk of occupational injuries, a new study has found.