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CMS launches data initiative
The third annual “Datapalooza,” an event co-hosted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), along with…
News June 5The number of hospitals that “observe” rather than admit is growing, research shows
Although the numbers vary by state and hospital, data collected by Brown University researchers indicated that between 2007…
News June 5The new Community First Choice program: How will it affect LTC providers?
The Obama Administration seems determined to keep patients in their community settings and out of nursing homes for…
Projects June 5An apple a day: Female longevity study linked to fresh foods and exercise
Most people recall "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" as the timeless rhyme to get us…
News June 4When a facility needs to be fixed up
In 1996 I thought I moved into a bright, cheery nursing home. Though the wallpaper was busy, it…
Trends June 4U.S.News & World Report releases list of top nursing homes in California
More than 200 nursing homes in California boasted an overall CMS Nursing Home Compare score of five out…
News June 45 team building practices that will make your staff want to stay
According to a 2011 American Health Care Association study, the average nursing home turnover rate is 35 percent for…
Projects June 4HHS funds Aging and Disability Resource Centers
To assist states in strengthening and expanding access to home- and community-based services for seniors, people with disabilities…
News June 1UV treatment shows promise in curbing Clostridium difficile infections in LTC environments
Using ultraviolet light to disinfect resident rooms and other spaces can help control the spread of Clostridium difficile…
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