Fifty-four nursing homes are being told by the government that they re among the worst in their states in an effort to goad them into improving patient care.
Two Rochester nursing homes fined for poor care (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
The state health department has fined two local nursing homes after Medicare inspectors reported poor care, including one incident where a resident later died after choking during her evening meal. A third nursing home was also cited.
Nursing homes cautious about flu - Cold and flu- msnbc.com
A brightly colored sign flanked by holiday decorations tells visitors at the front door of the Maple Crest Care Center: If you have flu-like symptoms, please do not come any …
Nursing home for elderly pets to open - Wonderful World- msnbc.com
Japan will get its first nursing home for dogs with round-the-clock monitoring by doctors and a team of puppies to help aging pooches feel younger.
Nursing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nursing is a profession focused on assisting individuals, families, and communities in attaining, maintaining, and recovering optimal health and functioning.
Would you put your mother here? - Health care- msnbc.com
Federal government names a list of 54 of the worst nursing homes. … Would you put your mother here? A list of 54 of worst performing nursing homes in the U.S.
Doggie doctors diagnose their owners ills
And then there s Oscar, a cat who lives at Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Providence, R.I. He alerts staff to the impending death of patients , a gift that allows families to be notified in time to say their good-byes.
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