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Meth lab fire in Ohio nursing home spotlights bizarre tactics of producing drug
A recent fire at a Northeast Ohio nursing home that left one man dead and was caused by…
Projects Read MoreHouse committee votes to repeal ACA’s Independent Payment Advisory Board
The House Energy and Commerce Committee yesterday voted 17-5 to repeal the Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2011…
News Read More2012 OPTIMA Award: Call for submissions!
It’s time once again for LTC providers to reflect on innovative programs their teams have created to deliver the…
Projects Read MoreReport argues CMS must monitor progress of Quality Indicator Survey
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should develop performance goals and measures to monitor the ongoing progress…
News Read MoreLife safety compliance: Keep your exits clear!
Your building’s exits are one of the most important life-safety features built into your LTC or senior living…
Trends Read MoreDeveloping a framework for Resident Safety Risk Assessment
Resident safety issues in LTC facilities—skilled nursing, assisted living and dementia/Alzheimer’s care facilities—have increasingly attracted attention from practitioners,…
Trends Read MoreAre Wii ready for the baby boomers?
Activities directors are facing the biggest challenge of their careers—accommodating the influx of multitudes of baby boomers into…
Projects Read MoreALFA partners with global insurance broker Willis
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) announced Monday it has entered a partnership with global insurance broker…
News Read MoreWhen residents move out, who fills their place?
Last Monday, three residents who have been here longer than me were scheduled to move to another nursing…
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