July 03, 2017

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published guidance in June in advance of its final emergency preparedness rule for providers.

We’re starting an antibiotic stewardship program at our facility and I was told that as the head nurse, I should be using our “antibiogram.” I am not familiar with this — can you help?

The Trump administration announced that it was abandoning an Obama-era rule that would outlaw pre-dispute arbitration agreements, initiating a celebration by long-term care providers.

Skilled nursing residents’ family members may be the key to helping reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, according to a recent study.

The long-term care sector is reeling a bit, thanks to two recent developments.

A safety-focused program for skilled nursing facilities helped reduce the rate of catheter associated urinary tract infections by 54%.

How can I simplify the policies and procedures at my facility to make them more user-friendly?

Amanda Kistler is embarrassed to admit what first spiked her interest in nursing, but it’s a story as charming as she is.

The best way to combat universal fatigue among nurses might be to grant them more control over their schedules.

Few will dispute the value of ensuring patients are optimally treated and attended to as they move across care settings.