Expanding occupancy in a finite amount of lot space occurs in a downtown six-story high rise that overlooks the heart of the city.
The power of feedback
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2011
Operators have discovered that keeping residents and their families satisfied can help all facets of managing the business — including the bottom line.
Uncertain futures
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2011
Double-whammy of regulatory burdens and reimbursement unknowns gives investors reason for pause when considering whether to spend on skilled nursing
Game on for LTC
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2011
Recreational options are flourishing as new technology, from Wii bowling to movies on demand to social media, lets residents choose the content they want.
Surviving scrutiny
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2011
Faster-paced regulatory climate requires facilities to adopt ‘culture change’ in order to meet new corporate compliance initiatives coming in the next few years
Laundry duty hazards
By
John Andrews
Aug 02, 2011
From safely handling soiled linens to cleaning out dryer ducts, enforcing best practices is crucial for employee health, group efficiency and risk management
Furniture: Take stock of measurements
By
John Andrews
Jul 01, 2011
Providers must earnestly consider residents’ specific medical and physical needs before acquiring furnishings and other design elements or risk the consequences
Improving infection control
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2011
Study results indicate ‘culture change’ guided by checklists may be necessary to effectively reduce pathogen threats in new long-term care environment
Comfort bathing
By
John Andrews
May 02, 2011
The key to granting residents’ personal bathing preferences starts with creating a dignified environment they can enjoy and then adding comfortable elements.
Rehab: The new math of LTC
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2011
Rehab patients are arriving in sicker condition than before, and post-acute providers are carefully calculating whether to pursue them as residents