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CMS reports dramatic reduction in avoidable hospitalizations among LTC residents

By Amanda Hurlburt Jan 18, 2017 News

In the past, hospitalizations for potentially preventable conditions were found to be disproportionately high among those dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Yesterday, on January 17, 2017, CMS reported that the overall rate of hospitalizations among these beneficiaries has seen a decline of 13 percent in recent years. In long-term care facilities, the agency has […]

Intake and output monitoring

By Amanda Hurlburt Feb 9, 2010 Featured

You should monitor residents who have fluid imbalances or are at high risk of dehydration by calculating intake and output (I&O) each shift.

Employers Focused on Extended Remote Work, Impact of Presidential Election, Littler Survey Finds

(November 18, 2020) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has released the results of the Littler Employer Pulse Survey Report. The survey was completed by representatives of nearly 1,100 companies in mid-October – seven months after the remote-work pivot necessitated by the coronavirus and just weeks before the 2020 […]

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KanTime Announces Launch of New Product for Self Direction

KanTime for Self Direction is a new product which addresses the unique needs of consumer directed services providers nationwide. KanTime’s Healthcare Software, the only complete enterprise agency management software, has introduced its newest product – KanTime for Self Direction, which addresses the unique needs of consumer directed services providers. KanTime for Self Direction was engineered specifically […]

Webinar: What SNFs Need to Know About COVID-19

SNF populations are at the highest risk of being affected by COVID-19. If infected, residents are at an increased risk of serious illness and death. With the number of reported cases rising daily in the United States, CMS and the CDC are taking action to protect the health and safety of residents and healthcare providers. […]