New updates to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard in effect
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 22, 2024
Updates to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) went into effect last month, with a compliance deadline set for 2026.
Business briefs, Aug. 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 22, 2024
Sunrise Senior Living awarded the WELL Health-Safety Rating for second consecutive year … Home care provider pays $73K in back wages for overtime exemption mistake … Cogir Senior Living expands use...
Actions & Transactions, Aug. 22
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 22, 2024
Thrive Senior Living expands footprint with new Texas location … Blueprint secures new operator lessee for Massachusetts SNF … Pennrose, Wynnefield Overbrook Revitalization Corp., other project partners...
Higher protein intake tied to lower mortality in chronic kidney disease
Aug 21, 2024
The findings were for total, animal and plant protein in older adults.
Even low-risk alcohol consumption ups mortality risk in older adults
Aug 21, 2024
High-risk drinking was tied to higher all-cause, cancer and cardiovascular mortality.
2020 to 2021 saw decline in life expectancy for 39 states, increase for 11
Aug 21, 2024
The hghest life expectancy at birth of 79.9 years was seen in Hawaii, whereas the lowest of 70.9 years was in Mississippi.
Life’s Essential 8 is enhanced with a psychological health measure
Aug 21, 2024
Adding a ninth dimension based on depression scores by the Patient Health Questionnaires is feasible, the authors say.
Semaglutide-linked suicidal ideation ID’d in disproportionality analysis
Aug 21, 2024
Significant disproportionality was detected for semaglutide-associated suicidal ideation as an adverse drug reaction.
Home health earns top scores in key quality reporting measures
By
Adam Healy
Aug 21, 2024
Home health achieved the best results in two quality measures: discharge to community and Medicare spending per beneficiary.
Telehealth mindfulness programs ease chronic pain
By
Donna Shryer
Aug 21, 2024
A recent multisite randomized clinical trial appears to offer hope for people with chronic pain, including many older adults. The study, including 811 veterans, tested two mindfulness-based interventions...