Nursing Home Antibiotic Resistant Infection Rates Impacted by Staffing Problems: Study
Approximately 20% of nursing homes account for half of all infections from the antibiotic-resistant bacteria MRSA, researchers conclude.
Tag Archives: Nursing Home
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Nursing Home Problems With Staffing Should Influence Federal 5-Star Rating System: Study
Accounting for daily instability in nursing home staffing could impact the federal ratings of 21% of facilities by a full star, according to report.
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Reduced Use of Antipsychotics for Dementia Does Not Improve Outcomes for Nursing Home Residents: Study
Study suggests nursing home residents taken off antipsychotics were given more antidepressant, anxiety, sedative, anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer and anti-dementia medications.
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Study Finds Reduction in Nursing Home Antibiotic Use, But Duration Remains Problematic
New rules that require nursing homes to track antibiotic prescriptions appear to be leading to more cautious prescribing habits, CDC researchers suggest.
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CPSC Warns 18 Deaths Linked to Portable Bed Rails Over Past 3 Years
A portable bed rail recall announced last week was at least the 9th CPSC action since 2021, to remove products from the market that contain dangerous design defects.
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DOJ Report to Congress Details Fight Against Nursing Home Neglect, Elder Abuse and Financial Fraud
Federal regulators have made significant progress combating elder abuse and financial fraud since July 2023, according to a new report.
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Dementia Patients Are More Likely To End Up in Low-Quality Nursing Homes: Study
Higher quality nursing homes are able to provide better care for dementia patients, but researchers indicate they are less likely to admit these patients to their facilities.
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Nursing Home Care Quality Decreases After Facility Changes Ownership: Study
Facilities that are operated for-profit, located in urban areas or part of a larger chain are more likely to see drops in nursing home staffing and care ratings when transferred to new owners.
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Nursing Home COVID-19 Survivors Do Not Face Increased Risk of Death After Recovery: Study
Severe malnutrition and disability were better predictors of mortality, while getting the COVID-19 vaccine was linked to a better chance of survival.
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Nursing Home Infection Control Measures Still Need Improvement Years After COVID: Study
Researchers report that persistent staffing issues in U.S. nursing homes are compromising the ability of facilities to implement effective infection controls.
