CMS KICKING SURVEY ENFORCEMENT INTO HIGHER GEAR, EXPERTS CAUTION
McKnight's LTC News, August 13, 2025
Many of the most-watched moves by CMS stem from the April activation of 900 pages of new surveyor guidance.
AMID 107K COMPLAINTS, MOST STATES MISS ANNUAL NURSING RECERTIFICATION GOALS
McKnight's LTC News, August 11, 2025
Among 52 state agencies scored, only 14 met acceptable thresholds for annual recertification activity; another 12 partially met the goals, while the remainder did not...
NEW POLICIES "URGENTLY NEEDED" TO ADDRESS NURSING HOME STAFF'S MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
McKnight's LTC News, August 9, 2025
Based on the findings, it’s estimated that more than 20% of caregivers develop mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression, within five years of starting employment.
FLEDGLING FEDERAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR NURSING HOMES TO SHUTTER
McKnight's LTC News, August 4, 2025
The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities announced last week that its grant funding will run out Sept. 29, leaving only its extensive online tools for providers.
FEDS REMOVE INFECTION CONTROL SURVEYS FROM STANDARD INSPECTIONS
McKnight's LTC News, July 30, 2025
Infection control-specific surveys were instituted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and prevention and control-related findings have consistently been among the most cited F-Tags since then.
FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND STUDY FINDS THAT LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS IMPROVE COGNITION IN OLDER ADULTS
McKnight's Senior Living, July 28, 2025
Both of the interventions tested focused on multiple risk factors and included physical exercise, nutrition, cognitive challenge and social engagement, and heart health monitoring.
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