Two Diabetes Drugs Cut Risk of Hospitalization for Heart Failure by 40 Percent, Study Finds
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
A study in JAMDA found that semaglutide and tirzepatide may help significantly reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure. Read more.
Skilled Nursing Operators Rank Dining Experience As Top Area For Improvement
Skilled Nursing News
When skilled nursing facilities outsource environmental, housekeeping, and dining services, compliance and survey readiness are the most important considerations in selecting a vendor partner, while the resident dining experience is the area that is in most need of improvement. Read more.
Latest Jobs Report Shows Nursing Homes on Steady March, but Threats Loom
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The skilled nursing sector picked up about 7,600 workers in August, according to new labor statistics released Friday. But the Bureau of Labor Statistics report is not without questions regarding its long-term care implications, and, possibly, its overall validity. Read more.