On May 31, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an initiative to reduce the rampant misuse and overuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing facilities. The Center for Medicare Advocacy has been working to educate … [Read more...] about Recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Working Together to Curb Misuse of Powerful Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes
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Brown University Confirms Observation Continues to Replace Hospital Admission Status
Since 2008, the Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center) has been reporting that an increasing number of Medicare beneficiaries are being placed in acute care hospital beds for multiple days – receiving medical and nursing care, diagnostic tests, … [Read more...] about Brown University Confirms Observation Continues to Replace Hospital Admission Status
Low Staffing in Nursing Homes Leads to More Deaths
When research conducted a decade ago documented that mortality rates actually increased when employment rates increased, health economists sought to identify the cause. Focusing on employed workers did not explain the increased mortality … [Read more...] about Low Staffing in Nursing Homes Leads to More Deaths
Press Release – Fewer Antipsychotic Drugs, More Nurses Will Improve Care in Nursing Homes and Save Money
April 18, 2012 Contact: Toby S. Edelman at (202) 293-5760 tedelman@medicareadvocacy.org The Center for Medicare Advocacy knows that huge savings in nursing facility costs, and advances in resident care, could be achieved if facilities … [Read more...] about Press Release – Fewer Antipsychotic Drugs, More Nurses Will Improve Care in Nursing Homes and Save Money
Toby Edelman Statement to Senate Committee Regarding Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Facilities
The Future of Long-Term Care: Saving Money by Serving Seniors Senate Special Committee on Aging April 18, 2012 2:00 p.m. Statement for the Record Toby S. Edelman Senior Policy Attorney Center for Medicare Advocacy 1025 Connecticut … [Read more...] about Toby Edelman Statement to Senate Committee Regarding Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Facilities
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents Applaud New Federal Campaign to End Misuse of Antipsychotic Drugs as Chemical Restraints
Contact: Toby S. Edelman at (202) 293-5760 tedelman@medicareadvocacy.org Washington, DC – Advocates for nursing home residents who have been working for many years to eliminate all misuse of antipsychotic drugs for nursing home … [Read more...] about Advocates for Nursing Home Residents Applaud New Federal Campaign to End Misuse of Antipsychotic Drugs as Chemical Restraints
Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Nursing Homes: Is there a Difference in Care?
One of the many decisions individuals and families face when they need long-term care is choosing a facility. A key factor that should be considered is whether to choose a for-profit corporate facility or a non-profit facility. Federal and … [Read more...] about Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Nursing Homes: Is there a Difference in Care?
Reducing Rehospitalizations… The Right Way
For several years, reducing rehospitalizations of Medicare beneficiaries has been a key public policy goal, the intent of which is to improve quality of care for beneficiaries and reduce costs for the Medicare program.[1] Studies have shown … [Read more...] about Reducing Rehospitalizations… The Right Way
Voluntary Nursing Home Improvement Campaign Does Not Work
Nursing Facilities Participating in Advancing Excellence Still Among Worst Performers Many nursing facilities that are identified by the federal government as among the facilities providing the poorest quality of care to residents in the country … [Read more...] about Voluntary Nursing Home Improvement Campaign Does Not Work
Special Focus Facility Study: Nursing Facilities’ Self-Regulation Cannot Replace Independent Surveys
Each month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) identifies nursing facilities that are among the facilities providing the poorest care to their residents, as determined by federal deficiencies cited in the prior three … [Read more...] about Special Focus Facility Study: Nursing Facilities’ Self-Regulation Cannot Replace Independent Surveys