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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period.

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Long-Term Care Nurse Fired for Not Falsifying Documentation

Nurse.com

A long-term care nurse shared that her facility was accused of negligence in failing to use bed rails properly to prevent residents from falling out of bed. . It is unfortunate that the long-term care nurse was terminated from her position at the facility. The report was denied by the organization.

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Does Medicare and Supplemental Insurance Pay for Long-Term Care?

Elder Care Matters

I’m often surprised how many people are shocked to learn that Medicare and Supplemental Insurance does not cover Long-Term care costs. Medicare and Supplemental… The post Does Medicare and Supplemental Insurance Pay for Long-Term Care? appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Webinar Recap: Understanding Rate Caps and Controlling Staffing Costs in Long-Term Care

IntelyCare

As more state regulators explore rate caps for nurses, many in long-term care see an opportunity to bring workers back in-house and slash staffing costs. Access the Webinar: Understanding Rate Caps and Controlling Staffing Costs in Long-Term Care Fill out the form below to be sent the webinar recording!

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Webinar Recap: Understanding Staffing Mandates, Rate Caps and Their Implications for Long-Term Care

IntelyCare

News surrounding the proposed federal staffing mandate and rate caps has been dominating long-term care headlines these days. In this conversation, the two break down the impact that staffing minimums and rate caps may have on a facility’s workforce development, budgeting, and ability to provide quality, consistent care.

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Finally! A Proposal For Mandatory Minimum Staffing Standards For Long-Term Care Facilities.

Empowered Nurses

I was so excited to see that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities. I love this initiative because residents in nursing homes are not always given the best care due to short staffing. hours per resident day for nursing care and 2.45

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Webinar Recap: What Long-Term Care Organizations Need to Know About Misclassification Lawsuits

IntelyCare

Historically, temporary nursing staff brought in to support long-term care facilities were classified as W2 employees. Today, fueled in part by the momentum driving workers to the gig economy, long-term care providers are increasingly turning to tech-enabled platforms to fill shifts.