State Initiatives Painted as 'Building Blocks' that May Transform Nursing Home Staffing
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
State governments are increasingly turning to a familiar resource to push nursing homes toward better quality staffing. Nine states have already enacted an incentive-based approach central to enhancing resident care in nursing homes. But four states are using incentives in Medicaid as a direct way of bolstering staffing levels, a new brief by the National Academy for Health Policy said. Read more.
Nursing Education Programs Among $40 Million in Planned HHS Cuts, Leaked Document Shows
McKnight's Senior Living
Nursing education and other programs aimed at workforce development are among $40 million in cuts planned by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to a 64-page document obtained by Inside Medicine and the Washington Post. Read more.
What's at Stake if CDC's Infection Control Practices Committee Is Cut
MedPage Today
Whether you are placing a central line, managing a Clostridioides difficile case, or keeping a surgical field sterile, you're likely following standards influenced by the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC). But now, this critical committee is at risk, as recent reports suggest HICPAC may be on the chopping block amid ongoing federal cuts. Read more.
Learn More About Tardive Dyskinesia
TD Awareness Week
May 4-10 is Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) Awareness Week, which encourages mental health advocates, health-care professionals, legislators, and the broader community to learn about TD and drives increased support for the approximately 800,000 people in the United States impacted by the condition. Learn more.
5 Fundraising Must-Do's for Your Non-Profit Facility in Today's Economy
Provider Magazine
In today's dynamic economy, fundraising can be a full-time job. That's why more and more non-profit facilities are bringing on full-time professional fundraisers called development officers to help. Read more.