What do you get when you ask two academics, one geriatrician, one reimbursement specialist, and an analyst to define average length of stay? Five different answers.
How to do it … Design
Dec 01, 2013
Facilities must always provide exceptional care and service – whether they’re in frigid Fargo or balmy Miami. They also need to mesh with the surrounding community. While being sensitive to...
CompanyBriefs
Dec 01, 2013
» AOD Software will integrate the INTERACT Quality Improvement program into its Answers™ electronic health record program, the company announced at the LeadingAge annual meeting. Through a license with...
FDA hands down guidance on mobile apps
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration has issued final guidance on mobile medical apps.
Device-free fall detection system may benefit seniors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
A new fall detection system may be part of an “aging-in-place” solution for seniors.
Ask the legal expert … about antipsychotic medication liability
By
John Durso
Dec 01, 2013
I’m an administrator who’s read all of this stuff about overuse of antipsychotics on long-term care residents. I like and trust my director of nursing, medical director and clinical staff —...
Ruling affirms OBRA limits
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2013
A federal court recently ruled in favor of a Pennsylvania long-term care facility, upholding an argument that individuals cannot bring lawsuits under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act.
J&J settles antipsychotics cases in historic $2.2B deal
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2013
Pharmaceuticals giant Johnson & Johnson and some subsidiaries will pay more than $2.2 billion to settle claims that they inappropriately promoted antipsychotic drugs for use in nursing homes. The agreement...
State News
Dec 01, 2013
NORTH CAROLINA — A citizen advocacy group called the N.C. Senior Tar Heel Legislature wants state lawmakers to address the number of certified nursing assistants in long-term care facilities.
ITUpdate
Dec 01, 2013
» HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the failings of healthcare.gov. Sebelius said the government has spent about $118 million on the website...