Solid staff immunization strategy benefits all, says quality advocate
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 23, 2020
In eldercare settings, the risks of infectious outbreaks go beyond the direct impact of the illness, the ECRI Institute claims.
Also in the news for Nov. 7, 2014 . . .
Nov 07, 2014
Major LTC insurer posts $844 million loss, shares tumble … Kindred’s quarterly numbers suggest restructuring is paying off … Monkey study raises hopes of weekly injections to fend off...
‘The Great Perhaps’ in LTC
By
Tara Roberts
Jul 18, 2014
In post-acute care, particularly the SNF future, it can be “Great” but there are so many “Perhaps” that the definition of what “Great” is going to be is unclear.
Also in the news for July 9, 2014 . . .
Jul 09, 2014
Alzheimer’s blood test approaches 90% accuracy … Sandalwood aromatherapy could aid wound healing … LTC stakeholders develop strategies to improve person-centered dementia care …...
Also in the news for June 27, 2014 . . .
Jun 27, 2014
Supreme Court rules against White House over recess appointments to labor board … Hospital readmissions penalties should be based on 15-day rates? … Gov’t releases guide for nursing homes...
Is LTC leading the pack?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2013
If we’ve learned anything lately, it’s this: Changing a healthcare system is no easy task. Just ask the White House.
Tired of the bum rap? Here’s how to rise above
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2013
It’s no wonder you, as a long-term care provider, might get fed up with the general media. Sometimes it has to seem that mass media journalists must sit around the office, wondering what they can...
More states are implementing consumer protections for long-term care insurance policies
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 18, 2012
States are increasingly are implementing regulations designed to help resolve consumer tussles with long-term care insurance companies, according to news reports.
Providers should focus on quality indicators to cope with payment changes, executive advises
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 12, 2012
Changing payment models and an impending budget debate in Congress will force nursing homes to do more with fewer resources, a top long-term care executive told McKnight’s.
Long-term care stakeholders submit quality measures performance report to HHS
Feb 07, 2012
As required by the Affordable Care Act, the National Quality Forum convened the Measure Applications Partnership (MAP) to develop a coordinated performance measurement approach across PAC and LTC settings.