A recent review by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) highlights gaps in how CMS supports state oversight of nursing home staffing. While CMS has provided new data tools to help states monitor staffing levels, including the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) system, the report finds that crucial information is...
To assess efficacy and safety of citalopram compared to quetiapine and olanzapine for the treatment of agitation in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD).
With the July 2022 Care Compare refresh, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revised the Nursing Home Five Star Quality Rating System to include weekend staffing and staff turnover measures.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated guidance for nursing home surveyors that will take effect on February 24, 2025. The updates aim to enhance the quality of care and ensure compliance with evolving standards in long-term care facilities. These revisions, which will be i...
A federal judge in Texas has struck down a Biden administration rule that would have imposed a nationwide staffing minimum for nursing homes. The rule, set to begin phasing in by 2026, would have required facilities to have a registered nurse on-site 24/7 and provide at least 33 minutes of RN care per resi...