New strains of genetically engineered bacteria may improve the efficacy of vaccines for diseases that include the flu and pertussis, University of Texas at Austin researchers say.
‘Bed tax’ reform threat looms
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 01, 2013
Nursing homes could be hurt if the federal government lowers the Medicaid provider tax safe harbor threshold to reduce the national deficit, according to a January report from the Congressional Research...
Long-term care commission’s work unlikely to fuel changes
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2013
The fiscal cliff avoidance deal seems to prove an adage about politics being the art of compromise. But as tradeoffs go, long-term care providers didn’t fare too badly.
Food costs may take a bigger budget bite
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 01, 2013
Long-term care facilities should prepare to pay more for food in 2013, with prices going up as much as 4%, according to a prominent industry voice.
Drug regimen found effective for common kidney condition
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
A major clinical trial out of the United Kingdom points a new direction for treating a common form of kidney disease.
Study links hormone to asthma-obesity
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
Obese people may be prone to asthma because of a hormone called leptin, a new Columbia University study has found.
NQF’s measures target pressure ulcers
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2013
The National Quality Forum (NQF) Board of Directors recently endorsed 12 patient safety measures with a focus on complications. The measures address pressure ulcers, falls, healthcare-associated infections...
Ask the treatment expert … about the relationship of pain and wounds
By
Susan Wickard
Feb 01, 2013
How can we best identify pain associated with wounds?
New Johns Hopkins process tackles dementia symptoms
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
A new six-step approach from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing professors outlines management of behavioral symptoms in dementia.
Ask the Care Expert … about space heaters in SNFs
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Feb 01, 2013
We have a family that insists on bringing in a space heater for their mom’s room during the winter to “make her happy.” Are space heaters permitted in rooms in skilled facilities such...