Happy New Year - a Little Late!
It’s been rather busy for me, and I’ve neglected my postings. Sorry about that. I am striving to do better. I would so enjoy hearing from some of you and your stories about your experiences in Nursing Homes and Hospitals. For any of you Administrators out there - let’s hear from you. What do you feel [...]
Nursing Home and Hospital Surveyors no Longer Allowed to Provide Information Without the Permission of the Head of CMS!
A patient in a North Carolina nursing home was allowed to fall by a nurse aide. The aide and her friends/coworkers covered it up and for two weeks the patient was untreated for a hip fracture. She was eventually taken to a hospital and there it was found she had a broken hip. Shocked by [...]
How The Current Economic Climate Can Affect Nursing Home and Hospital Surveys and Surveyors
I’ve been busy with surveys and issues coming up regarding surveys that I haven’t had the chance to take time to continue writing. I’m taking a few moments now. I just want to comment on something affecting all of us – the current economic climate. I know how it is affecting me, and I’m sure [...]
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