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Poll: Most voters oppose reducing Medicare funding for SNF care
A new bipartisan survey of American voters finds hefty opposition to reducing Medicare funding for nursing homes, which…
News February 6LTPAC providers need revamped performance measurement to improve quality
Long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) providers should adhere to a coordinated performance measurement that promotes quality improvement across…
News February 6Nursing care properties bound by consistency
Recently released data from NIC MAP shows a continuation of existing trends in nursing care properties, as occupancy…
Projects February 6Wandering residents and sleepless nights
I was sleeping soundly Monday night when Maria (pseudonym) pushed her wheelchair through my door. She is mentally…
Projects February 6How to send positive messages to residents and families
Many LTC providers mistakenly believe that they have given great customer service when they successfully resolve a family's…
Projects February 3Alzheimer’s may spread by ‘jumping’ through brain regions, study finds
One of the biggest mysteries involving Alzheimer’s disease may soon be uncovered.The question has been whether Alzheimer’s starts…
News February 3PHI’s Dawson to step down; Sturgeon to take helm
PHI President Steven Dawson plans to step down from his position on September 1, 2012, after 20 years…
News February 3Does your building have an unsafe ‘open door’ policy?
Periodically I receive newsletters from a number of LTC organizations I have covered. Recently, I received the Montgomery…
Projects February 2Head, shoulders, knees, toes: A focus on mobility
Residents whose conditions require physical and/or occupational therapy receive special care plans targeted to improving their individual conditions.…
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