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Best, worst states for senior care staffing, per Seniorly
California is the best state for senior care staffing, while Oklahoma is the worst, according to an April 12 Seniorly report. -
UCI Health lowered deaths from antibiotic-resistant organisms by 24% with this collaboration
A study led by researchers at Orange, Calif.-based UCI Health found that use of antiseptic soap and nasal ointment among patients in hospitals and residents of nursing homes reduced countywide infections by up to 30% and dropped associated deaths by 24%. -
2 hospitalized after gas leak at Maryland nursing home
Twenty-eight patients and staff members were evacuated and two were hospitalized following a carbon monoxide leak at a Maryland nursing home, ABC affiliate WJLA reported April 15. -
Best senior living centers, per US News
U.S. News & World Report named the 10 cities and 15 companies for best senior living. -
West Virginia rehab hospital changes ownership, rebrands
A rehabilitation hospital has changed ownership and will operate as two partner organizations in West Virginia, WTRF.com reported April 12. -
2 MA updates for nursing homes
Changes to Medicare Advantage plans could mean lower reimbursements for nursing home patients in 2025, Newsweek reported April 8. -
MetroHealth appoints chair of physical medicine, rehab
Richard Wilson, MD, was appointed chair of the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Cleveland-based MetroHealth System. -
Tampa General opens clinic exclusive to older adults
Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital unveiled a clinic for patients 65 and older. -
14 rehab, SNF leaders on the move
Here are 14 rehabilitation and nursing home leaders stepping into new roles: -
4 priorities for post-acute facilities, per 1 association president
Training, retaining and recruiting staff should be the top priority for post-acute facilities, Rajeev Kumar MD, president of AMDA-The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, told Becker's. -
Hospitalists more likely to recommend hospice than specialists: Study
A New Haven, Conn.-based Yale School of Medicine study suggests oncology hospitalists have better hospice utilization and reduce hospital stays for cancer patients compared to oncologists. -
The demographic facing challenges in nursing home care
Nursing home workers should be well trained in LGBTQ+ care to provide proper support to patients in the demographic, a recent article by two Indiana University researchers said, according to The Bay Area Reporter. -
Advocate Health sells home care company to private equity firm
Chicago-based Waud Capital Partners has acquired Senior Helpers, a home care and wellness company that operates in 44 states and is based in Towson, Md., from Advocate Health. -
14 Joint Commission patient safety goals for post-acute facilities
The Joint Commission released a breakdown of patient safety goals for post-acute care facilities in 2024. -
Intermountain to charge 30% less for outpatient rehab services
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health is restructuring its hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation services in Utah to expand its value-based care model. -
California nursing homes to pay $15.5M in settlement
A major California nursing chain reached a $15.5 million settlement over alleged understaffing, negligent care and mistreatment of patients, KRON reported March19. -
Illinois nursing home chain no longer foreclosing amid $55M owed
A Peoria, Ill.-based nursing home chain said it will not foreclose or shut down amid financial struggles, the Peoria Journal Star reported March 19. -
Medicaid fund recovery practice under fire
Medicaid's fund recovery practice is facing scrutiny as more families are forced to sell their homes after their loved one dies, The New York Times reported March 16. -
72% of nursing homes fall into this category
For-profit groups own about 72% of nursing homes in the U.S., KFF reported March 13. -
10 top senior living facilities in 2024
The top three older adult living facilities in the country are located in New England, according to Seniorly's "Best of Senior Living Awards 2024."
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