Contemporary Long Term Care articles from January 2001

Contemporary Long Term Care archives from January 2001

Winning combination.
January 1, 2001... YOU'VE PROBABLY NEVER HEARD of Harry Burt, but you've sure been touched by him. You've known his influence since you were in Little League or Brownies. Harry Burt was a man smart enough to listen to his daughter. And because he did,...

5 N.Y. nurses charged with cover-up, abuse.
January 1, 2001... Staff allegedly altered medical records FIVE NURSES AT A LONG ISLAND NURSING home were recently accused of altering medical records to hide flagrant mistakes, according to a report in the Daily News. One such incident included camouflaging...

Fitch details method for measuring seniors housing demand.
January 1, 2001... A seniors housing provider's formula for financial success is based largely on solid demand, according to the international rating agency Fitch, which recently published its methodology for measuring demand for seniors housing. "The...

AAHSA LAUDS LAZIO.
January 1, 2001... AAHSA applauded the Senate's passage recently of H.R. 5640, "a far-reaching housing bill," according to a statement by Larry McNickle, director, housing policy. This legislation "will strengthen HUD's successful Section 202 Program, which helps...

1-minute roundtable.
January 1, 2001... When a patient is being discharged from the hospital and will need long term care, what goes into your decision as to when and where to place that patient? Mary Ruckdeschel, MSSA Social Work Manager Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis ...

National HealthCare targeted in suit.
January 1, 2001... Class action alleges unfair trade practices A CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST TENnessee-based National HealthCare Corp. (NHQ alleges that the company's recent sale of 12 Florida facilities created shell corporations to avoid lawsuits,...

Working Woman publishes caregivers' guide.
January 1, 2001... The "Caregivers Go-To Guide" published in the October 2000 issue of Working Woman magazine cites CareGuide Inc. ([less than]www.CareGuidecom[greater than]) as a "best resource" for support in caring fo.r an elderly family member. The site,...

CCAC and CARF sign cooperative accreditation agreement.
January 1, 2001... Two accreditation bodies, the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC) and CARF, recently announced a cooperative accreditation agreement for the assisted living, adult day, or health enhancement services components of organizations...

New York labor dispute settled.
January 1, 2001... Employees at the Seneca Manor Nursing Home in West Seneca, N.Y., ratified a labor agreement on Dec. 6, 2000, ending a four-week labor dispute. Nurse aides and support workers had been sent home from their jobs at the 160-bed facility on Nov. 9,...

N.C. LTC association sues state health department.
January 1, 2001... The North Carolina Association, Long Term Care Facilities has brought a lawsuit against the state's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to protest staffing regulations instituted in April, according to the Associated Press. The...

Okla. SNF owner, state official guilty of bribery.
January 1, 2001... A nursing home owner and a fired state deputy health commissioner from Oklahoma were convicted of federal bribery charges recently. A jury convicted Jim Smart, the co-owner of seven nursing homes, on charges of paying a $1,000 bribe in...

Government report cites nursing home violations.
January 1, 2001... Senior-care leaders voice their response A CONGRESSIONAL REPORT RELEASED IN October cites widespread violations of federal health and safety standards at nursing homes in Texas, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and California. A New York...

Mealtimes are a big deal.
January 1, 2001... There's more than meets the eye when feeding your residents FOODSERVICE TYPICALLY TAKES UP 25-30 PERCENT OF A LONG term care facility's budget, making it the second highest expense, behind nursing. And what's for dinner is only a portion of...

Therapy in bloom.
January 1, 2001... More than aromatic flowers, it's where self-esteem blossoms BETHANY TERRACE NURSING CENTRE is an example of how some of the best ways to treat residents evolve organically. Sure, there is something to be said for incorporating resident...

Communicating with our elderly.
January 1, 2001... Simple gestures and a moment's time are all that is required COMMUNICATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN OUR EVERYDAY Life--without it we would die. Elderly residents of long term care facilities and other health care institutions rely on staff and...

Affordable assisted living.
January 1, 2001... Chasing the elusive moving target THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR TO REFLECT ON THE PAST AND focus on the future. A top-of-mind issue has to be the huge challenge of breaking the Assisted Living affordability barrier. Herewith we've identified 9...

We cannot get there from here.
January 1, 2001... Families who have relatives in nursing homes face a strange set of contradictions: most (85 percent) are satisfied with care but the primary payor (Medicaid for 70 percent of residents) and regulators are not satisfied. Many providers are...

More than kid stuff.
January 1, 2001... Intergenerational activities provide vitality for young and old They don't stop at Scout troop songfests, "Adopt-A-Grandparent" programs, and preschooler visits. Some long term care facilities successfully integrate generations through...

New Rx for psychoses in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's.
January 1, 2001... TODAY, HALF OF ALL NURSING HOME RESIDENTS SUFFER from Alzheimer's disease or a related degenerative neurologic disorder. The average cost of caring for these residents in a nursing home is $42,000 per year, according to the Alzeimer's...

How you gonna keep 'em down on the farm?
January 1, 2001... Make the farm integral to their lives, that's how! EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IS NOTORIOUS IN THE NURSING HOME industry. If you don't think so, check out any want ads in any paper on any given day. Employers are prepared to grovel. They give bonuses...

Manor Care Q3 earnings fall despite revenue increase.
January 1, 2001... Third-quarter earnings at Toledo, Ohio-based nursing home operator Manor Care Inc. matched Wall Street expectations but still fell 48.6 percent from the previous year, although revenues increased. Earnings fell to $20.3 million from $39.5...

Beverly reports net losses for third quarter.
January 1, 2001... Fort Smith, Ark.-based Beverly Enterprises Inc. has reported third-quarter net losses of $22.5 million, equivalent to 22 cents per share. The company recorded a charge of $44.4 million to liability reserves for its facilities, and a $4.6...

CareMatrix files for reorganization.
January 1, 2001... CareMatrix Corp., along with some of its subsidiaries, has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11. The petition was made in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. CareMatrix, based in Needham, Mass.,...

Vencor files second amended plan.
January 1, 2001... Louisville, Ky.-based Vencor Inc. has filed its second amended reorganization plan with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. According to the company, the amended plan further revises the terms of the settlement of civil and...

Senior Care acquires Deerfield Day Center.
January 1, 2001... Senior Care Centers of America, a Cherry Hill, N.J.-based provider of adult day health services, has acquired the Deerfield Senior Day Center in Totowa, N.J. Of the company's 18 adult day programs, the Deerfield center is its eleventh in New...

CORPORATE LADDER.
January 1, 2001... Promotion to Senior VP at AAHSA Suzanne M. (Susan) Weiss has been promoted to senior vice president for advocacy at the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA). Weiss will be heading a new advocacy division responsible...

Heavy-duty degreaser.
January 1, 2001... Cello's Orange Express citrus formula removes grease, tar, ink, oil, soap scum, and heavy soils from most surfaces.

Disinfectant from 3M.
January 1, 2001... EPA-approved HB Quat Disinfectant Cleaner is effective against HBV and HIV, and meets the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen standard.

Washday efficiency.
January 1, 2001... Direct Supply's UniMac extractors and dryers are designed to save time and labor costs by delivering fast cleaning and drying performance.

Megaloads.
January 1, 2001... Divided-cylinder washer-extractors from Milnor offer capacities of 200 and 450 lbs. Features include microprocessor controls with 100 wash formulas. Self-diagnostics help reduce downtime.

New from Milnor.
January 1, 2001... Milnor's V-Series washer-extractors offer 35-140-lb. capacities. Features include high extraction rates and user-friendly controls.

Industrial strength.
January 1, 2001... Metro-Chem's Millennium 2000 detergent is formulated for industrial and institutional soils. It permits reduction in wash temperatures and helps shorten cycle times.

High-speed extraction.
January 1, 2001... Milnor's 30022 H8J, a 55-60 lb.-capacity washer-extractor, has been enhanced for higher speeds and better extraction for cotton goods.

A touch of the Orient.
January 1, 2001... Horticulturist brings far eastern beauty to the west It's not what this couple could bring with them to a retirement life community but what they could share with it that made them want to call it home. "Anyone who comes to a retirement...