UV 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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Eden Alternative acquires Lifespan Network’s Wellspring program
The merger announced today brings together two not-for-profit organizations focused on advancing excellence through culture change in nursing…
News Read MoreCMS announces partnership to reduce improper antipsychotic drug use
In response to this week’s failure of a proposed amendment meant to curb the “off-label” use of antipsychotic…
News Read MoreStudy: Telerehab improves functioning after stroke
Researchers at the Indianapolis-based Regenstrief Institute have developed STeleR, a home telerehabilitation program that they are reporting can…
News Read MorePennsylvania adopts electronic fingerprinting for LTC workers
Beginning on June 4, manual background check requests will no longer be accepted by Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging.…
News Read MoreNursing home profits soar in Q1 2012, yet many facilities provide “lousy” care
Nursing home earnings skyrocketed in Q1 2012, especially for large, publicly traded companies. Last year’s industry’s strategy shuffling…
News Read MoreU.S. senators propose federal guidelines for use of antipsychotics in nursing homes
A proposed amendment to pending legislation would require federal regulators to issue guidelines requiring nursing homes to get…
News Read MoreKindred CEO urges Senate to delay Medicare cuts, consider payment reforms
Kindred Healthcare CEO Paul Diaz on Wednesday lobbied against Medicare cuts and urged reforms in payment and delivery…
News Read MoreProgram reduces use of physical restraints in nursing homes, study shows
A new German study found that the risk of falls for nursing home residents could be reduced by…
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