Surveyors are looking more closely at activity programs to ensure that they are adequately serving the needs of the nursing facility residents. Read More »
This year will see the expansion of a federal demonstration program that could lead to greater consistency and, hopefully, improvement in the state Read More »
Long-term care facilities are not strangers to regulation 483.25(h) Accidents as it historically represents and continues to make the Centers for Read More »
Survey survival” within the January 2007 revisions of the State Operations Manual (SOM) will most often require substantial policy, procedural, and Read More »
Many healthcare facilities throughout the country are experiencing a certified nursing assistant (CNA) shortage, conservatively estimated at 200,000 Read More »
SURVEY survivalBY RETA A. UNDERWOOD, ADCBeyond the survey checklist Findings from yet another report should continue to diminish our dependence on Read More »
SURVEY survivalBY RETA A. UNDERWOOD, ADCDon't fool with Mother Nature The record hurricane season of 2004 might have been just the beginning. Read More »
SURVEY survivalBY RETA A. UNDERWOOD, ADCGood reasons to take elder abuse seriously As an industry that will forever experience the fallout from abuse Read More »
SURVEY survivalBY RETA A. UNDERWOOD, ADCAre you aware of these new survey requirements? In the past few months we have encountered much "to do" Read More »
BY RONDA CHRISTOPHER The Long Term Care division of Mercy Health Partners designed a collaborative oversight team, called the Mock Survey Team Read More »
inperspectiveSURVEY survivalBY RETA A. UNDERWOOD, ADCDemystifying documentation Why does our industry remain so mystified, if not completely psyched Read More »
The Disappearing Administrator: Results of a National SurveyWhat are the state licensing boards seeing? And what are they doing about it? By John R. Read More »
Reconnecting with nature has long been regarded as refreshing and even healing. Now, a new study reveals potential benefits of living nea... Read More »
LeadingAge Maryland has announced a new two-year project, Scaling What Works. Designed to help maintenance staff and property managers at... Read More »
A new research letter explores the trends in living arrangements of persons living with dementia, particularly in light of the pandemic. ... Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic had a tremendous impact on health workers’ mental health, but a new report released by the Centers for Disease Cont... Read More »
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing homes, their residents, and staff drew attention to the staffing shortages the industry h... Read More »
On October 4, 2023, more than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked off the job, resulting in the largest healthcare worker strike in U... Read More »
Elder abuse in nursing homes is a deeply troubling issue that poses a serious threat to the safety and well-being of residents. In June 2... Read More »
Internship programs provide a valuable opportunity for young people to explore potential career paths, acquire hands-on experience, and e... Read More »
Join us on Wednesday, August 30, for a fast-paced, interactive session with three expert presenters, including the general manager of dining services and the chief operating officer for a continuing care retirement community in New Holland, Pennsylvania, and the food solution design and culinary director of Sodexo Seniors. Read More »
In February 2021, a statewide blackout in Texas left millions without power during an arctic blast of sub-freezing temperatures. The blac... Read More »
