Contact
searchSearch
HMP Global

Nursing Home Topic Center

Featured Article

News
Expert Geriatric Nurses Advocate for US Nursing Home Reform
05/21/2021
“As expert geriatric nurses, we make four recommendations to federal policymakers that build on commission recommendations so that they are more than a temporary solution. These recommendations are made to help ensure that quality care...
“As expert geriatric nurses, we make four recommendations to federal policymakers that build on commission recommendations so that they are more than a temporary solution. These recommendations are made to help ensure that quality care...
“As expert geriatric nurses, we...
05/21/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Aiding Her Dying Husband, a Geriatrician Learns the Emotional and Physical Toll of Caregiving
05/18/2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Dr Rebecca Elon was thrust into a new role, primary caregiver for her severely ill husband and her elderly mother. “Reading about caregiving of this kind was one thing. Experiencing it was entirely different,”...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Dr Rebecca Elon was thrust into a new role, primary caregiver for her severely ill husband and her elderly mother. “Reading about caregiving of this kind was one thing. Experiencing it was entirely different,”...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit,...
05/18/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Weekly SARS-CoV-2 Testing Effective for Fast Mitigation of NH Outbreak
05/17/2021
A recent study’s findings support guidelines to test residents and staff regardless of symptoms to identify individuals with SARS-CoV-2 earlier and reduce spread.
A recent study’s findings support guidelines to test residents and staff regardless of symptoms to identify individuals with SARS-CoV-2 earlier and reduce spread.
A recent study’s findings...
05/17/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Automated Transfer Form May Improve Emergency Care for Nursing Home Residents
05/11/2021
Researchers recently created a prototype of a standards-based automated transfer form to help improve the care of nursing home residents transferred to emergency departments by providing more complete information upon arrival.
Researchers recently created a prototype of a standards-based automated transfer form to help improve the care of nursing home residents transferred to emergency departments by providing more complete information upon arrival.
Researchers recently created a...
05/11/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Multidrug-Resistant Blood Stream Infections Common in NH Residents Hospitalized for Sepsis
05/10/2021
“Nursing home residents have a high prevalence of multidrug-resistant blood stream infection, which is associated with higher risk of receiving inappropriate initial anti-infective therapy, higher cost, higher intensive care unit length of...
“Nursing home residents have a high prevalence of multidrug-resistant blood stream infection, which is associated with higher risk of receiving inappropriate initial anti-infective therapy, higher cost, higher intensive care unit length of...
“Nursing home residents have a...
05/10/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Investors Push Nursing Homes to Upgrade Care and Working Conditions
04/27/2021
Responsible for 34% of the nation’s COVID-19 death toll, nursing homes and long-term care facilities get slammed by their investors and are often told to change.
Responsible for 34% of the nation’s COVID-19 death toll, nursing homes and long-term care facilities get slammed by their investors and are often told to change.
Responsible for 34% of the...
04/27/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Mandatory Public Reporting Does Not Improve Staffing Ratios In Nursing Home Sample
04/22/2021
“Quality resident care is the cumulative result of multiple measures inclusive of staffing; therefore, administrators should continue to focus on improving quality in nursing homes,” researchers wrote, “which may improve staffing ratios...
“Quality resident care is the cumulative result of multiple measures inclusive of staffing; therefore, administrators should continue to focus on improving quality in nursing homes,” researchers wrote, “which may improve staffing ratios...
“Quality resident care is the...
04/22/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care
Why Isn’t My Mother’s Assisted Living Facility Staff Forced to Get Vaccinated?
Commentary
Why Isn’t My Mother’s Assisted Living Facility Staff Forced to Get Vaccinated?
04/21/2021
“Rather than dismissing the fears and concerns of our staff, we need to find ways of addressing the staff where they are,” says Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD. “These concerns cannot be mandated away but must be addressed with empathy, education,...
“Rather than dismissing the fears and concerns of our staff, we need to find ways of addressing the staff where they are,” says Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD. “These concerns cannot be mandated away but must be addressed with empathy, education,...
“Rather than dismissing the...
04/21/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Combining Palliative Care, Infection Management Reduces Hospital Trips for Some NH Residents
02/26/2021
Researchers found that nursing home residents with advanced dementia had fewer hospital transfers when they resided in facilities that followed best practices for the integration of palliative care and infection management.
Researchers found that nursing home residents with advanced dementia had fewer hospital transfers when they resided in facilities that followed best practices for the integration of palliative care and infection management.
Researchers found that nursing...
02/26/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Increased Focus on Prescriber Role Needed to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing in Nursing Homes
02/12/2021
Researchers found that the perceived professional role and identity of nursing home physicians significantly influences their antibiotic prescribing.
Researchers found that the perceived professional role and identity of nursing home physicians significantly influences their antibiotic prescribing.
Researchers found that the...
02/12/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Vaccine Hesitancy vs Vaccine Refusal: Nursing Home Staffers Say There Is a Difference
02/11/2021
It is becoming increasingly clear that decision-making about the COVID-19 vaccine is complicated and multifaceted, which means persuading people to say yes will be, too.
It is becoming increasingly clear that decision-making about the COVID-19 vaccine is complicated and multifaceted, which means persuading people to say yes will be, too.
It is becoming increasingly...
02/11/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
From Annals of Long-Term Care

Newsfeed

News
Expert Geriatric Nurses Advocate for US Nursing Home Reform
05/21/2021
“As expert geriatric nurses, we make four recommendations to federal policymakers that build on commission recommendations so that they are more than a temporary solution. These recommendations are made to help ensure that quality care...
“As expert geriatric nurses, we make four recommendations to federal policymakers that build on commission recommendations so that they are more than a temporary solution. These recommendations are made to help ensure that quality care...
“As expert geriatric nurses, we...
05/21/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Aiding Her Dying Husband, a Geriatrician Learns the Emotional and Physical Toll of Caregiving
05/18/2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Dr Rebecca Elon was thrust into a new role, primary caregiver for her severely ill husband and her elderly mother. “Reading about caregiving of this kind was one thing. Experiencing it was entirely different,”...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Dr Rebecca Elon was thrust into a new role, primary caregiver for her severely ill husband and her elderly mother. “Reading about caregiving of this kind was one thing. Experiencing it was entirely different,”...
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit,...
05/18/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Weekly SARS-CoV-2 Testing Effective for Fast Mitigation of NH Outbreak
05/17/2021
A recent study’s findings support guidelines to test residents and staff regardless of symptoms to identify individuals with SARS-CoV-2 earlier and reduce spread.
A recent study’s findings support guidelines to test residents and staff regardless of symptoms to identify individuals with SARS-CoV-2 earlier and reduce spread.
A recent study’s findings...
05/17/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Automated Transfer Form May Improve Emergency Care for Nursing Home Residents
05/11/2021
Researchers recently created a prototype of a standards-based automated transfer form to help improve the care of nursing home residents transferred to emergency departments by providing more complete information upon arrival.
Researchers recently created a prototype of a standards-based automated transfer form to help improve the care of nursing home residents transferred to emergency departments by providing more complete information upon arrival.
Researchers recently created a...
05/11/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Multidrug-Resistant Blood Stream Infections Common in NH Residents Hospitalized for Sepsis
05/10/2021
“Nursing home residents have a high prevalence of multidrug-resistant blood stream infection, which is associated with higher risk of receiving inappropriate initial anti-infective therapy, higher cost, higher intensive care unit length of...
“Nursing home residents have a high prevalence of multidrug-resistant blood stream infection, which is associated with higher risk of receiving inappropriate initial anti-infective therapy, higher cost, higher intensive care unit length of...
“Nursing home residents have a...
05/10/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Investors Push Nursing Homes to Upgrade Care and Working Conditions
04/27/2021
Responsible for 34% of the nation’s COVID-19 death toll, nursing homes and long-term care facilities get slammed by their investors and are often told to change.
Responsible for 34% of the nation’s COVID-19 death toll, nursing homes and long-term care facilities get slammed by their investors and are often told to change.
Responsible for 34% of the...
04/27/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Mandatory Public Reporting Does Not Improve Staffing Ratios In Nursing Home Sample
04/22/2021
“Quality resident care is the cumulative result of multiple measures inclusive of staffing; therefore, administrators should continue to focus on improving quality in nursing homes,” researchers wrote, “which may improve staffing ratios...
“Quality resident care is the cumulative result of multiple measures inclusive of staffing; therefore, administrators should continue to focus on improving quality in nursing homes,” researchers wrote, “which may improve staffing ratios...
“Quality resident care is the...
04/22/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Combining Palliative Care, Infection Management Reduces Hospital Trips for Some NH Residents
02/26/2021
Researchers found that nursing home residents with advanced dementia had fewer hospital transfers when they resided in facilities that followed best practices for the integration of palliative care and infection management.
Researchers found that nursing home residents with advanced dementia had fewer hospital transfers when they resided in facilities that followed best practices for the integration of palliative care and infection management.
Researchers found that nursing...
02/26/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Increased Focus on Prescriber Role Needed to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing in Nursing Homes
02/12/2021
Researchers found that the perceived professional role and identity of nursing home physicians significantly influences their antibiotic prescribing.
Researchers found that the perceived professional role and identity of nursing home physicians significantly influences their antibiotic prescribing.
Researchers found that the...
02/12/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Vaccine Hesitancy vs Vaccine Refusal: Nursing Home Staffers Say There Is a Difference
02/11/2021
It is becoming increasingly clear that decision-making about the COVID-19 vaccine is complicated and multifaceted, which means persuading people to say yes will be, too.
It is becoming increasingly clear that decision-making about the COVID-19 vaccine is complicated and multifaceted, which means persuading people to say yes will be, too.
It is becoming increasingly...
02/11/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Increased Scrutiny of Prior Authorization: Are Payers Fully to Blame, and Can AI Improve the Process?
04/05/2024
The increased scrutiny of prior authorization, highlighted by media reports and government actions, prompts debate over payer responsibility while exploring the potential for AI to enhance the process.
The increased scrutiny of prior authorization, highlighted by media reports and government actions, prompts debate over payer responsibility while exploring the potential for AI to enhance the process.
The increased scrutiny of prior...
04/05/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
PhRMA Maps Provide State-by-State Look at 340B Drug Program
04/05/2024
An interactive map made available by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a drugmaker advocacy group, shares state-specific data on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The federal program, initially created over 30...
An interactive map made available by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a drugmaker advocacy group, shares state-specific data on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The federal program, initially created over 30...
An interactive map made...
04/05/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
FTC and HHS Launch Joint Inquiry into Generic Drug Shortages: Seeking Public Input on GPOs and Wholesalers
02/16/2024
In a news release published on February 14, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a "Request for Information" in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This request aims to gain insight into how...
In a news release published on February 14, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a "Request for Information" in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This request aims to gain insight into how...
In a news release published on...
02/16/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
Medicare Drug Price Negotiations and Anticipated Ripple Effects
02/15/2024
The arrival of the Inflation Reduction Act has ushered in a new era of drug price regulation, giving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) the ability to negotiate directly with companies that make some of the costliest drugs...
The arrival of the Inflation Reduction Act has ushered in a new era of drug price regulation, giving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) the ability to negotiate directly with companies that make some of the costliest drugs...
The arrival of the Inflation...
02/15/2024
First Report Managed Care
News
Injectable PrEP Overall Acceptable, Preferred for HIV Prevention
07/15/2023
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability, injectable PrEP should be included as part of a menu of prevention options, allowing end-users to select the modality that suits their preferences, needs and lifestyle,” researchers advised.
“Given overall acceptability,...
07/15/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
First Gene Therapy for Severe Hemophilia A Is Approved
06/29/2023
This approval comes after a safety and effectiveness trial showed that the treatment improved participants’ annualized bleeding rate after 3 years.
This approval comes after a safety and effectiveness trial showed that the treatment improved participants’ annualized bleeding rate after 3 years.
This approval comes after a...
06/29/2023
Population Health
News
Low Rate of Social Determinants of Health Z Codes in Adults With Hypertension
06/26/2023
Researchers examined the presence and use of ICD-10-CM social determinants of health (SDOH)-related Z codes among adults with hypertension and found differences in documentation and medical expenditures.
Researchers examined the presence and use of ICD-10-CM social determinants of health (SDOH)-related Z codes among adults with hypertension and found differences in documentation and medical expenditures.
Researchers examined the...
06/26/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
CDC Data Shows Link Between High Costs and Prescription Nonadherence in Adults
06/21/2023
In 2021, medication nonadherence among adults was associated with costs, gender, disability status, insurance coverage, and other characteristics.
In 2021, medication nonadherence among adults was associated with costs, gender, disability status, insurance coverage, and other characteristics.
In 2021, medication nonadherence...
06/21/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
Blood Pressure Injections Recalled
05/26/2023
Several thousand products containing phenylephrine and norepinephrine were recalled due to a lack of sterility assurance.
Several thousand products containing phenylephrine and norepinephrine were recalled due to a lack of sterility assurance.
Several thousand products...
05/26/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Astral SteriTech Recalls 5 Injections Manufactured for 4 US Clients
05/26/2023
The recalls, designated Class II by the US Food and Drug Administration, impact a variety of antibiotic injections.
The recalls, designated Class II by the US Food and Drug Administration, impact a variety of antibiotic injections.
The recalls, designated Class II...
05/26/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network

Insights

Why Isn’t My Mother’s Assisted Living Facility Staff Forced to Get Vaccinated?
Commentary
Why Isn’t My Mother’s Assisted Living Facility Staff Forced to Get Vaccinated?
04/21/2021
“Rather than dismissing the fears and concerns of our staff, we need to find ways of addressing the staff where they are,” says Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD. “These concerns cannot be mandated away but must be addressed with empathy, education,...
“Rather than dismissing the fears and concerns of our staff, we need to find ways of addressing the staff where they are,” says Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD. “These concerns cannot be mandated away but must be addressed with empathy, education,...
“Rather than dismissing the...
04/21/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Rates of Staffing Shortages in SNFs Before, During the Pandemic and How to Address These Challenges
Podcasts
Rates of Staffing Shortages in SNFs Before, During the Pandemic and How to Address These Challenges
01/21/2021
Chris Caulfield, RN, NP-C, chief nursing officer, IntelyCare, discusses current shortages facing skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and how it compared to times before the pandemic, how SNFs are utilizing temporary staff, and offers tips on how...
Chris Caulfield, RN, NP-C, chief nursing officer, IntelyCare, discusses current shortages facing skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and how it compared to times before the pandemic, how SNFs are utilizing temporary staff, and offers tips on how...
Chris Caulfield, RN, NP-C, chief...
01/21/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
Podcasts
Improving Care for Individuals in Nursing Homes
11/20/2019
Ronald J. Shumacher, MD, FACP, CMD, chief medical officer for Optum Care Services, discusses a recent study that looked specifically at inpatient utilization or hospitalization rates, transfers to the emergency department, and skilled nursing...
Ronald J. Shumacher, MD, FACP, CMD, chief medical officer for Optum Care Services, discusses a recent study that looked specifically at inpatient utilization or hospitalization rates, transfers to the emergency department, and skilled nursing...
Ronald J. Shumacher, MD, FACP,...
11/20/2019
Annals of Long-Term Care

Interactive Features

Poll
LTC Perspectives: Sharing COVID-19 Vaccine Experiences
02/10/2021
Have you received the COVID-19 vaccine? Annals of Long-Term Care wants to hear about it! Tell us about the process of being scheduled for the vaccine and your experience in the days following vaccination.
Have you received the COVID-19 vaccine? Annals of Long-Term Care wants to hear about it! Tell us about the process of being scheduled for the vaccine and your experience in the days following vaccination.
Have you received the COVID-19...
02/10/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care

What's Trending?

News
Featured Sessions at AHS 2018
11/14/2018
The Scottsdale Headache Symposium offers a variety of sessions and educational objectives to help attendees gain a better understanding of headache treatment.
The Scottsdale Headache Symposium offers a variety of sessions and educational objectives to help attendees gain a better understanding of headache treatment.
The Scottsdale Headache...
11/14/2018
First Report Managed Care
News
Merck Immunotherapy Appears Effective in Head and Neck Cancer
05/29/2015
A Merck drug that helps the immune system fight cancer was about twice as effective as the current standard therapy for patients with recurrent or advanced head and neck cancers, according to study data released on Friday.
A Merck drug that helps the immune system fight cancer was about twice as effective as the current standard therapy for patients with recurrent or advanced head and neck cancers, according to study data released on Friday.
A Merck drug that helps the...
05/29/2015
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
Survey: Fewer doctors taking freebies from drug companies
11/09/2010
11/09/2010
First Report Managed Care
News
Benefits of CD30 CAR-T Therapy for Multiply Relapsed Enteropathy-Associated T-Cell Lymphoma
12/10/2020
In a recent case study, CAR-T therapy targeting the CD30 molecule promoted a durable remission in a patient with multiply relapsed enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma after previous allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
In a recent case study, CAR-T therapy targeting the CD30 molecule promoted a durable remission in a patient with multiply relapsed enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma after previous allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
In a recent case study, CAR-T...
12/10/2020
First Report Managed Care
News
US Pharma Prices Increase by 9.8% in Past Year
07/18/2016
More than two-thirds of the 20 largest pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Biogen, Gilead Sciences, Amgen, and AbbVie, have boosted their sales in the first quarter of 2016 by increasing prices on their biggest products.
More than two-thirds of the 20 largest pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, Biogen, Gilead Sciences, Amgen, and AbbVie, have boosted their sales in the first quarter of 2016 by increasing prices on their biggest products.
More than two-thirds of the 20...
07/18/2016
First Report Managed Care

Stay Informed—Sign up today!

Population Health Newsletter

Specialties

Events

Year Round Education

HMP Global Products

HMP Education Logo
HMP Omnimedia Logo
HMP Europe Logo
© 2024 HMP Global. All Rights Reserved.
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Term of Use