Ask the nursing expert … about reducing rehospitalizations
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jan 01, 2014
Everyone is talking about rehospitalizations. Can you please simplify this for me? As the leader in my facility, where do I start?
CMS tightens procedures, oversight for hospice medication claims
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 12, 2013
In light of widespread inappropriate claims, providers will face heightened scrutiny for Medicare claims for hospice medications, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services stated in a letter this week.
Drug treatment eliminates ‘nightmare bacteria’ colonies in people, researchers find
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 26, 2013
Particular kinds of antibiotics are effective in eliminating colonies of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in asymptomatic carriers of the deadly bacteria, according to newly published research.
NADONA announces Arnicar as new president; Dornberger named executive director
Jan 16, 2012
The National Association of Directors of Nursing / Long Term Care late Friday announced its new leadership slate for the coming year. Robin Arnicar was elected president in electronic balloting that concluded...
We have lives, too!
By
Teri Weiman, SSD-AD
Nov 10, 2011
Fellow co-workers in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and elderly care settings, take note: We have lives, too!