While it’s widely understood that the 5-Star ratings for nursing homes don’t always accurately reflect the true performance of a facility in real time, or even in a timely manner, less attention has been given to the financial and legal headaches the rating system has created for both providers and consumers alike. The complexities that […]
The issue of formally requiring patient surveys for nursing homes, similar to surveys mandated in other segments of health care, has long been a source of debate – one getting stirred up again after federal policy makers decided to nix patient satisfaction measures from the recently issued final prospective payment rule for 2024. The Centers […]
While establishing stronger staffing standards for nursing homes continues to be a top priority in the minds of federal leaders, few in the industry see it as a viable or sustainable path forward. Given the current staffing climate, with the long-term care workforce down an estimated 15% since the start of the pandemic, any newly […]
At a time when more than a quarter of nursing facilities are reporting at least one staffing shortage, skilled nursing operators now more than ever have to find creative ways to establish career paths for entry-level positions that are often seen as “dead end jobs.” Dr. Jeff Farber, New Jewish Home president and CEO, worries […]
As nursing homes continue to eye behavioral health services for residents, Forest Hills of DC CEO Tina Sandri believes those efforts need to be extended to staff as well — especially following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I had an activity staff person come up and tell me, ‘I just held the hand of […]
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