January 2009 30 1 Issue of McKnight's Long Term Care News
January 2009
News
Workforce bill gives providers new boost
The nursing home community last month applauded Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) for introducing a bill to expand ...
MedPAC to providers: Rates fine as they are
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) apparently believes that inflation does not exist for long-term care providers. At press time, the organization was about to ...
Kohl's bill aims to bolster flagging caregiver workforce
Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) last month took a swipe at the workforce shortage with new legislation that would provide funding for more educational and training ...
Features
Keeping record
It might be hard to believe, but it was five years ago when President Bush declared his support for an electronic health records initiative by ...
Tasteful twists
The layout and design of dining areas in long-term care facilities are key to keeping residents and families coming back for seconds
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Having my say
Nurses: Take your shot
It's been said, "nurses are the heartbeat of the healthcare system." Without them, the system could not survive.
Design
Better, bigger and faster
An Ohio assisted living and skilled nursing facility uses clever design and construction techniques to more rapidly build its community
Leading by example
Focus on the resident
Palm Garden in Ocala, FL, is a 180-bed skilled "living" facility where residents are known as "community members," and the focus is on wellness, not ...
The big picture
Editor’s desk
Star ratings? Give 'em two big thumbs down
For a while, it appeared the feds had pulled it off: Nobody was going to be watching the right hand while the left hand fiddled ...
