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.
60 Seconds with … Jeremy Walston, MD
Jul 01, 2022
A 60-second interview with Jeremy Walston, MD, director of the Johns Hopkins Human Aging Project.
Ask the care expert: Do you have any suggestions to help with urinary drainage bags?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 01, 2022
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?
Ask the wound care expert: Does tube feeding help wound healing?
By
Jeffrey M. Levine, M.D., AGSF
Jul 01, 2022
Q: Does tube feeding help wound healing?
Ask the nursing expert: How do I find the most appropriate primary diagnosis efficiently?
By
Amy Stewart
Jul 01, 2022
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...
Ask the payment expert: How can we avoid denials?
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Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, DNS-CT
Jul 01, 2022
Q: Are denials related to Physician’s Certifications common, and how can we avoid them?
Ask the legal expert: Did drug diversions increase at nursing homes?
By
Norris Cunningham
Jul 01, 2022
Q: It seems as if drug diversions in nursing homes increased during the pandemic. Is this accurate?
Things I Think | Everyone is Beethoven
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 01, 2022
Beethoven had issues. OK, let’s admit it. He could be kind of a jerk.
The Big Picture | In defense of nursing home funding
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2022
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.