A video-based approach she helped develop could be used to assess hand hygiene practices, proper use of personal protective ...

Two long-term care powerhouses are supporting an apprenticeship program aiming to prove nursing home aides are as critical as ...

The best way to prepare for a survey is to always be survey-ready. Ensure the facility investigates any incidents thoroughly ...

Using digital devices appears to lower the risk of cognitive impairment in older adults by 58%, according to meta-analysis ...

Aubrey Preston, a son of billionaire and founder Forrest Preston, was announced April 9 as the new board chairman and CEO of ...

Paying registered nurses just a dollar per hour more gives nursing homes a 2.4% higher chance of earning a 5-star quality rating, according to a new study. That would be as little as a $56 weekly ...

Nine years after their first opening ceremony, Carmel Hills’ annual SNF Olympics remains a source of excitement for residents and staff alike.

A federal judge in April struck down key requirements of a national nursing home staffing mandate, setting off celebrations among providers.

Surgeon and controversial former television host Mehmet Oz, MD, was confirmed by the Senate 53-47 on a purely party-line vote April 3 to be the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...

Nursing homes wear a de facto invisibility cloak, blocking the view of the inner workings from passing drivers, the broader community and policymakers who deign to fund and regulate them.

New guidance incorporates health equity concerns when obtaining feedback, collecting and monitoring data related to outcomes of subpopulations, and analyzing factors known to affect health equity, ...

Providers embraced the CMS decision to extend the deadline for its mandatory nursing home revalidation program, citing a significant increase in reporting burden and widespread uncertainty about how ...