GAO: More workplace protection needed
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration should do more to protect healthcare employees from workplace violence, according to a federal report.
Print Issue: June 01, 2016
Shift work exacting a heavy toll on women, study reveals
Shift work could negatively affect women more than men, suggests a British study comparing performance after 28-hour schedules that delayed sleep-wake cycles.
When failure is a virtue
In “My Losing Season,” Pat Conroy’s moving memoir notes how championship teams keep the good times going. They jump up and down when the game ends. They party and have victory dinners afterward. Years later, they are still reuniting and staying in touch to reminisce.
Ask the Nursing Expert about … DON responsibilities
I’m new to long-term care as a director of nursing. I love the residents that we care for, but it’s so hard to manage the surveys, ombudsman, Department of Health, etc. The hours are more than a normal job. How do I keep going?
High court to rule on damaging lawyer ads
The Georgia Supreme Court is considering whether to uphold a ban on ads that a prominent Southeast nursing home provider says violated the Georgia Deceptive False Practices Act.
PharMerica asks SCOTUS for relief in False Claims case
PharMerica has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider a 2015 decision that the long-term care pharmacy giant says opens the door to “copycat” lawsuits.
Ask the Legal Expert about … candidates’ credit reports
Can I factor a credit report check on a potential director of nursing into our hiring decision?
How to do it … better med management
Adverse medication events continue to be numerous and problematic, not only for residents’ health but also for financial and legal reasons. Providers continue to thirst for good ideas and best practices. Here are some recommendations from leading experts.
Targeting a silent killer
Infections may be causing up to 300,000 resident deaths in facilities each year. A new federal program hopes to improve assessments and caregiving practices.
HCP spins off troubled HCR ManorCare
HCP Inc. will spin off HCR ManorCare, its skilled nursing and assisted living portfolio, into an independent real estate investment trust, the company announced in May.
