Volume 19 - Issue 9 - September 2011 - ALTC
Department
09/15/2011
Preventing dangerous, costly infections is a top priority for long-term care (LTC) facilities.
Preventing dangerous, costly infections is a top priority for long-term care (LTC) facilities.
Preventing dangerous, costly...
09/15/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
09/15/2011
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Series Editor: Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, ...
Medicare and Medicaid jointly provide benefits to 9 million individuals commonly referred to as dual eligibles because circumstances qualify them for both programs.
Medicare and Medicaid jointly provide benefits to 9 million individuals commonly referred to as dual eligibles because circumstances qualify them for both programs.
Medicare and Medicaid jointly...
09/15/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
AGS Viewpoint
09/15/2011
Unnecessary hospitalizations of nursing home residents are common.
Unnecessary hospitalizations of nursing home residents are common.
Unnecessary hospitalizations of...
09/15/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Editor's Page
09/15/2011
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
Gregg Warshaw, MD; Medical Editor
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Because nursing homes receive Medicare and Medicaid funding, they are subject to stringent regulations issued by federal and state agencies.
Because nursing homes receive Medicare and Medicaid funding, they are subject to stringent regulations issued by federal and state agencies.
Because nursing homes receive...
09/15/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
LTC Bulletin Board
09/15/2011
FDA News, Medical News, LTC Bookshelf, and Product Spotlight
FDA News, Medical News, LTC Bookshelf, and Product Spotlight
FDA News, Medical News, LTC...
09/15/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
Case Report and Brief Review
09/15/2011
Edward G. Bellia, MD, MRCP (UK); Antoine Vella, MD, FRCP (Glasg), FRCP (Edin), MBA (Henley)
Edward G. Bellia, MD, MRCP (UK); Anto...
Many elderly adults have difficulty moving food and/or liquids from the mouth to the stomach, a condition known as dysphagia.
Many elderly adults have difficulty moving food and/or liquids from the mouth to the stomach, a condition known as dysphagia.
Many elderly adults have...
09/15/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
Perspectives
09/15/2011
To ensure quality in nursing homes (NHs) in the United States, the CMS uses specific clinical quality measures for short-stay and long- stay residents.
To ensure quality in nursing homes (NHs) in the United States, the CMS uses specific clinical quality measures for short-stay and long- stay residents.
To ensure quality in nursing...
09/15/2011
Annals of Long-Term Care
