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.
Tag Archives: Nursing Home
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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.
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Medline Portable Bed Rail Recall Issued Over Entrapment, Asphyxiation Risks After Two Deaths
CPSC established new safety standards for portable bed rails last year, following 300 deaths linked to dangerous and defective designs
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Nursing Home Falls and Fractures Increased When Blood Pressure Drug Treatment Began: Study
Patients with dementia face triple the risk of nursing home falls and fractures when starting blood pressure medication treatment, researchers warn.
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CMS Issues Final Rule Setting New Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Levels
The requirements call for U.S. nursing homes to provide three and a half hours of nursing care per day for every resident, as part of a continuing effort to reduce the risk of nursing home neglect and improve the quality of care.
