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Staggering shortage of home health aides expected by 2025, new report shows


While home health aide is one of the fastest growing occupations nationwide, a new report shows that growth will fall even shorter of meeting the increasing demand than some anticipated.

 

Top 10 F-Tag citations in long-term care


According to Harmony Healthcare, the top 10 F-Tags in the January 2018 CASPER are these. This list is based on standard surveys of nursing homes, and does not include complaint or special focus surveys.

 

Longer home health visits may reduce rehospitalization risk, study shows


Agencies should consider scheduling visits earlier in the day for patients at higher risk for rehospitalization, a new study recommends.

 

Skilled nursing facility fined for denying opioid-dependent patient


A Massachusetts skilled nursing facility was fined $5,000 after denying admission to a potential resident because he was taking Suboxone, a medication for the treatment of people who are dependent on opioids.

 


New in the May issue of PPS Alert for Long-Term Care...

 

Senior care: Should national standards be created for assisted living facilities?


Many American families, as their parents begin to age, debate what type of facility is best for their loved ones’ housing and medical care. The options abound, and as a result many families are overwhelmed when deciding on a SNF, nursing home, retirement community, or assisted living facility (ALF).

 

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Monthly In-Service: May issue of CNA Training Advisor

 

Person-centered care


Click here to receive a new lesson plan every month, including course materials, a 4-page in-service, and a quiz targeted to address the unique needs, interests, and concerns of CNAs.

 


Education and Training Tools

 

Eliminate medication issues to avoid regulatory citations and lost revenue

 

Avoid care coordination citations at your home health agency

 

An MDS Coordinator's best-kept secret

 

Sample policies for better compliance and ethics in SNFs
 

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