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The theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week (May 8-14, 2022) 2022 is "Creating and Nurturing Connections....

A new report issued by the American Health Care Association highlights significant challenges facing long term...

The labor shortage has caused burnout of overworked employees and reduced the level of patient care at some facilities.

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews May 10, 2021 | 6:20 AM The theme for National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNC​​W) 2021 is “Together Through the Seasons.” NSNCW will take place May 9-15, 2021, and the theme​ will honor the collaborative commitment of skilled nursing care facilities and their staff in providing compassionate care to their residents during this unprecedented time. Over the past year, despite the challenges of the pandemic, skilled care centers and their staff have shown an incredible and steadfast commitment to providing quality care and ensuring the safety of their resident...

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews Mar 12, 2021 9:22 AM The South Dakota Health Care Association (SDHCA) is welcoming new guidance released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) loosening visitation restrictions in long term care settings. The new guidance acknowledges the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine in making safe visitation possible.   “The easing of visitation restrictions is very welcome news. Nearly all long term care residents in South Dakota have gotten their vaccine, and long term care providers have been eager to open their doors to safe visitation,” said Mark B. Deak,...