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IOM: ‘Serious shortages’ in mental health resources loom for baby boomers
Major national efforts are needed to increase the mental health workforce and train them in the mental health…
News Read More6 steps to C. difficile prevention
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) March 2012 Vital Signs report, Clostridium difficile (C.…
Projects Read MoreOverwhelming misuse, faulty documentation of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, OIG report states
A stunning 99 percent of nursing home records examined by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) failed to…
News Read MoreManaging budgets for LTC building projects
When starting a new building project it’s important to understand that the earliest decisions on scope definition can…
Projects Read MoreAlaska leads the nation in nursing home costs
Alaska tops the list for nursing home costs at $232,505 (semiprivate) to $273, 750 (private) per year, according…
News Read MoreCMS announces 89 new ACOs
As of July 1, 89 new accountable care organizations (ACOs) began serving 1.2 million people with Medicare in…
News Read MoreLTPAC HIT Summit: A growing harmony between HIT and clinical
In my May blog I outlined 10 HIT (health information technology) strategies to becoming a preferred provider. We…
Projects Read MoreChecking vitals
I cannot remember when my vitals were last taken. They used to be done once a month. But…
Projects Read MoreBill to repeal the ACA may reach House floor this week
The House Rules Committee will meet July 9 to discuss legislation that proposes to repeal the Accountable Care…
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