LTC covered in Joint Commission’s online infection control resource center
The Joint Commission on Monday launched a health care-associated infections (HAIs) online portal that provides both free and…
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Study: Bilingualism wards off symptoms of dementia
Speaking more than one language may translate to better mental health and possibly offer protection from the symptoms…
News April 2U.S. recaptured Medicare Advantage overpayments of $1.25 billion in 2011
The U.S. Government Accountability Office reports that recovery audit contractors and other quality initiatives resulted in the recapture of…
News April 2Upstairs Solutions, Care2Learn announce merger
Online training and continuing education companies Upstairs Solutions and Care2Learn announced Friday a merger that combines their e-learning…
News March 30Mentorship program aimed at guiding nurses through careers
The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) has launched a mentoring program aimed at “all nurses in all specialties,…
News March 29Cumulative Medicare, Medicaid cuts are hurting SNFs
Recent Medicare and Medicaid payment reductions to U.S. skilled nursing facilities are creating a negative impact on direct…
News March 29CMS nursing home initiative to address behavioral health, use of antipsychotics
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new initiative Thursday aimed at improving behavioral health…
News March 28Elder abuse quadruples risk of nursing home admission, report finds
As many as one in 10 people age 60 and over are affected by abuse and have a…
News March 27LTC industry generates $259 billion in revenue during 2011
Overall revenues for the U.S. long-term care industry grew 31 percent since 2006, reaching $259 billion in 2011,…
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