JAMDA
December 27, 2017
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JAMDA
January 19, 2018
Functional Status Is Associated With 30-Day Potentially Preventable Readmissions Following Skilled Nursing Facility Discharge Among Medicare Beneficiaries
The objectives of this study were to determine the association between patients’ functional status at discharge from skilled nursing facility (SNF) care and 30-day potentially preventable hospital readmissions, and to examine common reasons for potentially preventable readmissions.
JAMDA
March 29, 2015
Process Evaluation of a Quality Improvement Project to Decrease Hospital Readmissions From Skilled Nursing Facilities
To describe and evaluate the impact of quality improvement (QI) support provided to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) by a Quality Improvement Organization (QIO).
JAMDA
May 7, 2026
Skilled Nursing Facility Utilization Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To assess the association between skilled nursing facility (SNF) utilization and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
JAMDA
July 16, 2026
Staffing Audit Outcomes Among California Skilled Nursing Facilities, Prior to and After COVID-19–Related Staffing Waivers
California conducts audits of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to ensure required staffing levels. We examined facility characteristics associated with failing these staffing audits, trends before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact of waiver policies.
JAMDA
July 2, 2026
Discharge From Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities for Individuals With Mental Illness: A Scoping Review
To assess and synthesize what is known about the barriers, facilitators, impact of federal and state policies, and clinical outcomes related to discharge for individuals with mental illness (MI) from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and assisted living communities (ALCs).
Policy Snapshot
August 25, 2026
PALTmed Weighs In on the Patients First Act: Make Sure Payment Reform Reaches Nursing Facility Clinicians
PALTmed has submitted comments to Rep. John Joyce, MD (R-PA) on the Patients First Act of 2026 (H.R. 9693), the emerging vehicle for Medicare physician payment reform. The letter supports the bill's core goals, tying physician payment to inflation, easing quality-reporting burden, and building a physi...
JAMDA
February 10, 2026
Exploring Certified Nursing Assistants’ Perceived Needs and Technology Access in Mental Health Self-Care Training: Findings From a Cross-Sectional Survey
This study aimed to examine the interest of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in self-care mental health (MH) training, the characteristics associated with this interest, and their level of technology access to participate in online training.
JAMDA
August 21, 2020
Being Treated With Respect and Dignity?—Perceptions of Home Care Service Among Persons With Dementia
Studies on the quality of home care services (HCS) offered to persons with dementia (PwDs) reveal the prevalence of unmet needs and dissatisfaction related to encounters and a lack of relationships with staff. The objective of this study was to enhance knowledge of the perceptions of PwDs regarding their t...
JAMDA
November 26, 2020
Social Connection in Long-Term Care Homes: A Scoping Review of Published Research on the Mental Health Impacts and Potential Strategies During COVID-19
Good social connection is associated with better health and wellbeing. However, social connection has distinct considerations for people living in long-term care (LTC) homes. The objective of this scoping review was to summarize research literature linking social connection to mental health outcomes, speci...
