Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) drafted a rule that would repeal the federal staffing ...

As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and former educator, Amy Boyington is passionate about researching and advocating for learners of all ages. For over a decade, Amy has specialized in writing ...

The federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 is likely to cause minimal disruption to nursing home operations, but ...

The training and orientation period varies in length, depending on experience and skill set. The role of a nurse comes with significant responsibilities, regardless of the area of healthcare in which ...

Home health agencies and their patients are set to wake up on Wednesday to a new world without critical telehealth ...

Unable to stand for very long or drive to the doctor, many older Americans must rely on home care nurses. The problem is, there aren’t enough of these nurses to go around. Home health care involves ...

Selassie Fynn talks about the mounting elderly care crisis, giving patients more than “wound care” and the barriers to access ...

Medicare covers up to 8 hours per day and a maximum of 28-35 hours per week of home health care under Part A or Part B when this service is provided by a Medicare-certified home health agency. To be ...

"We talk about River Garden as a home because it is a home. It's about people. It's about people taking care of people," CEO ...

A Des Moines nursing home has been cited for “free roaming” rodents, leaking ceilings, a flooded kitchen and an infestation ...