February 2010 Issue of McKnight's Long Term Care News
Feb 2010
News
GAO: Survey system needs to be retooled
General weaknesses in the nursing home survey process contribute to the understatement of deficiencies in nursing homes, according to a report released by the Government ...
Alliance focuses on long-term services
A new coalition of long-term care stakeholders whose objective is to improve long-term services and supports formed in January.
Nursing facility deficiencies often unreported, GAO says
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should revise existing written guidance to make it more concise, simple and less confusing.
State News
Florida: Stricter screening for caregiving applicants
The Legislature in March is expected to pass legislation that would tighten the rules for people applying for caregiving jobs in the state.
Features
Proving your worth: finding capital in tight times
It's been a tough several months and, understandably, some providers have not been thriving. But credit is still available—even to those who have stumbled
Ask the care expert
Ask the care expert: Activities at your facility serve multiple purposes
Sherrie Dornberger, RNC, CDONA, FACDONA, President, NADONA
Ask the treatment expert
Ask the treatment expert: treating denuded skin around a flush stoma
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
Ask the nursing expert
Ask the nursing expert: keeping staff on task during holiday break
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Having my say
Be choosy with Part D: navigating residents through Medicare's prescription drug plan
The New Year and enrollment cycle for Medicare Part D beneficiaries has passed. But, remember, residents in long-term care facilities may still elect to change ...
The big picture
The BIG Picture: McKnight's is long-term care news that you can use
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Editor’s desk
Editor's Desk: Health scare is unlikely to sideline Yarwood for long
After a two-month, health-related absence, AHCA's Bruce Yarwood seems back on the road to a virtually full recovery.
