Title: New CMS Rule Aims to Improve Quality of Care in Nursing Homes

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Quote: “The new rule is a significant step forward in ensuring that nursing home residents receive the highest quality of care,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “It will hold nursing homes accountable for providing quality care and services, and it will give residents and their families more information to make informed decisions about their care.”

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• The new rule requires nursing homes to have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• The rule also requires nursing homes to have a minimum staffing level of 2.4 hours of direct care per resident per day.
• The rule also requires nursing homes to provide more training to their staff on topics such as infection prevention and control, dementia care, and pain management.

Title: New Study Finds That Nursing Home Residents Who Receive Personalized Care Are Less Likely to Be Depressed

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Quote: “The study’s findings suggest that personalized care is an important way to improve the mental health of nursing home residents,” said lead author Dr. Sarah Cohen. “Personalized care means getting to know each resident individually and tailoring their care to their specific needs and preferences.”

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• The study found that nursing home residents who received personalized care were 20% less likely to be depressed.
• Personalized care included things like spending time with residents to get to know them, listening to their concerns, and involving them in decisions about their care.
• The study also found that personalized care was associated with a number of other positive outcomes, including improved cognitive function, reduced pain, and increased satisfaction with care.

Title: The Future of Nursing Homes: Technology-Enabled Care

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Quote: “Technology has the potential to revolutionize nursing home care,” said Dr. David Grabowski, a professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School. “Technology can be used to improve communication between residents and staff, to monitor residents’ health, and to provide personalized care.”

Summary:

• The article discusses how technology is being used to improve nursing home care.
• Examples of technology-enabled care include:
  • Telehealth: Telehealth allows residents to have video appointments with doctors and other healthcare providers without having to leave the nursing home.
  • Wearable devices: Wearable devices can be used to monitor residents’ vital signs, activity levels, and sleep patterns.
  • Robotic assistants: Robotic assistants can be used to help with tasks such as delivering meals, transporting residents, and dispensing medication.
• The article also discusses the challenges of implementing technology-enabled care in nursing homes, such as the cost and the need to train staff on how to use the technology.

Title: How to Create a More Age-Friendly Nursing Home

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Quote: “Age-friendly nursing homes are designed to meet the needs of older adults,” said Dr. Joanne Lynn, a geriatrician and professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. “They are places where older adults can feel safe, comfortable, and respected.”

Summary:

• The article discusses how to create a more age-friendly nursing home.
• Some tips include:
  • Designing the nursing home to be accessible to older adults with disabilities.
  • Providing activities and programs that are tailored to the interests and needs of older adults.
  • Creating a supportive and respectful environment for older adults and their families.
• The article also provides examples of age-friendly nursing homes around the country.

Title: How to Recruit and Retain Top Talent in Nursing Homes

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Quote: “The nursing home industry is facing a staffing shortage,” said Mark Parkinson, the president and CEO of the American Health Care Association. “It is important for nursing homes to be creative and innovative in order to recruit and retain top talent.”

Summary:

• The article discusses the challenges of recruiting and retaining top talent in nursing homes.
• Some tips for recruiting and retaining top talent include:
  • Offering competitive salaries and benefits.
  • Providing opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Creating a positive and supportive work environment.