July/August 2022

With Congress headed to August recess breaks, providers were hopeful lawmakers would still find the time and interest to act on a flurry of workforce bills before the session ends.

A 60-second interview with Jeremy Walston, MD, director of the Johns Hopkins Human Aging Project.

Q: We have a problem with urinary drainage bags touching the floor when the resident is in bed, especially if they have a low bed. Do you have any suggestions for us? 

Q: Does tube feeding help wound healing? 

Q: I am struggling to select the most appropriate primary diagnosis at I0020 of the MDS for skilled Medicare Part A residents. Is there a way to do this efficiently? 

In the era of the Great Resignation, long-term care providers must take a comprehensive look at the ways technology applications, including robots and automation, can alleviate workforce challenges, according...

Q: Are denials related to Physician’s Certifications common, and how can we avoid them?

Q: It seems as if drug diversions in nursing homes increased during the pandemic. Is this accurate? 

Beethoven had issues. OK, let’s admit it. He could be kind of a jerk. 

I once wondered why so many people who can’t pay their bills somehow manage to afford tattoos, lottery tickets, cigarettes and other seemingly dubious expenditures.