The American Health Care Association (AHCA), one organization that represents nursing and assisted living providers, announced their quality award winners last month at their annual convention.åÊ AHCA’s National Quality Award Program is based on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige National Quality Award Program. I am linking you...
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For-Profit Nursing Homes – Yet Another Study Suggests Poorer Quality than Counterparts
Profit or patient? Yet another study, this one by the University of California at San Francisco research team led by Charlene Harrington, RN, Ph.D., and backed by the Service Employees International Union, suggests that lower levels of nursing staff in large for-profit nursing home chains have resulted in substantially lower...
For-Profit Nursing Homes ÛÒ Yet Another Study Suggests Poorer Quality than Counterparts
Profit or patient? Yet another study, this one by the University of California at San Francisco research team led by Charlene Harrington, RN, Ph.D., and backed by the Service Employees International Union, suggests that lower levels of nursing staff in large for-profit nursing home chains have resulted in substantially lower...
For-Profit Nursing Homes äóñ Yet Another Study Suggests Poorer Quality than Counterparts
Profit or patient? Yet another study, this one by the University of California at San Francisco research team led by Charlene Harrington, RN, Ph.D., and backed by the Service Employees International Union, suggests that lower levels of nursing staff in large for-profit nursing home chains have resulted in substantially lower...
CLASS Act Could Be on Chopping Block
The Community Living Assistance and Supportive Services (CLASS) Act is under threat of repeal and Leading Age is leading a charge to save it. Since this Act could become a viable means to pay for long-term care you may want to get involved. Here’s how. Congressional Call-In for CLASSOn Tuesday,...
AAHSA Launches Consumer Information Site
The American Association of Homes and Services has launched a new online consumer hub where consumers can learn about healthy aging, retirement planning, caregiving and other services they may need as theyäóîor someone they loveäóîages. The consumer section features profiles of seniors, up-to-date research and listervs. Providers can find resources...