Ask the Legal Expert about … employees working ‘off the clock’
By
John Durso
Dec 06, 2016
With the new overtime pay regulations, how do we insulate ourselves from problems if we have diligent workers who might work “off the clock?”
Deadly fungus starts spread
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2016
Four hospital patients died after contacting a deadly, drug-resistant fungus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in early November.
Court rejects arbitration ban
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Dec 06, 2016
A federal court in November granted the American Health Care Association’s request for an injunction of the ban on pre-dispute arbitration agreements, despite believing the ban was “based upon...
Trump card: ACA’s future now in doubt
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2016
While President-elect Donald J. Trump has promised to repeal the Affordable Care Act, long-term care experts noted that coordinated care for seniors is likely to remain a priority under him.
Kindred quits: dumping SNFs
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 06, 2016
Kindred Healthcare Inc., which operated more than 200 nursing homes less than a decade ago, is pulling the plug on its skilled nursing facilities.
Canaries in a coal mine
By
John O'Connor
Dec 06, 2016
When it comes to measuring how well a long-term care facility is doing, we all know the usual benchmarks: revenues, profits and census levels.
Social bonds at work boost health: study
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2016
Health at work is largely shaped by the relationships and social groups formed there, according to a meta-analysis of more than 19,000 people published in Personality and Social Psychology Review.
Self-advocacy might protect against workplace rudeness
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2016
A strong sense of self-efficacy can help nurses cope with disrespectful workplace behaviors that otherwise threaten their health and well-being, a study of Canadian workers finds.
Ask the Nursing Expert about … the final rule from CMS
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Dec 06, 2016
My corporation has been talking about an intense new rule. What do I need to know?
LTC drug kickback case settles for $28M
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Dec 06, 2016
A kickback case against Omnicare came to a conclusion in October, with the pharmacy titan agreeing to pay $28 million to clear up allegations that it promoted an anti-seizure medication to nursing home...