February 17, 2012
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The Long-Term Quality Alliance released a white paper reporting the lack of quality measures in long-term care to prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions.
February 16, 2012 Kevin Kolus, Editor
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One of the more exciting aspects of covering an industry so heavily affected by government policy is to observe how provider associations and advocates aggressively lobby for change. But how often do groups actually demand it?
February 16, 2012
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The 14 quality measures address a wide range of care concerns, including pain management, psychosocial needs, care transitions and experiences of care.
February 14, 2012
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The Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care called Obama’s approach to achieving the proposed $4 trillion in deficit reductions a “strategy of ‘cuts only’ without reforms.”
February 9, 2012 Sandra Hoban, Executive Editor
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"Dear Abby" readers have weighed in on an important resident issue--elderspeak. Sugary terms of address are no-nos when conversing with an elder, but are they always disrespectful?
February 6, 2012
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The Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care, which announced the poll's findings, intends to broadcast the results “on Capitol Hill and in states across the nation.”
February 3, 2012
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Dawson, PHI’s founding president, will continue to serve on the PHI staff in a newly created position of “strategic advisor.”
February 1, 2012 Susan Misiorski
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LGBT seniors should not have to return to the closet to get the services they need—that is a hardship no one should endure. Like all elders, LGBT people want to be treated with dignity.
January 31, 2012 Patricia Sheehan, Editor-in-Chief
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"Don’t mess with residents’ dietary requirements" is the rallying cry of Jewish nursing home advocates after a past veto by Mitt Romney for funding kosher meals garners renewed attention.
January 30, 2012
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Harvey Tillipman will serve as interim executive director until the association completes its search for a permanent executive director.
January 24, 2012
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The industry is focused on reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient and staff satisfaction, AHCA/NCAL said. However, those goals may be in jeopardy with the likelihood of diminishing reimbursement.
January 17, 2012
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The Assisted Living Federation of America is aiding the development of Association Senior Living India. ALFA Director Steven Vick will serve on the new association's board.
