Blogs, Guest Columns, Things I Think and Living Leadership
Would you crash a word diet?
By
Julie Thorson
Jan 30, 2019
What if every day we were only allotted so many words to maintain a healthy communication style? How would we use those words? Would our word diet change at work?
Self-care, team-care and an empty well
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jan 29, 2019
While it’s tempting for organizations to meet staffing needs with someone who always says yes, good managers recognize that such requests can push employees to the brink.
Finding compassion in LTC
By
Herb Hildebrandt, Ph.D, Hl.D.
Jan 28, 2019
Since the dawn of man there has been a concern for others in stressed circumstances.
PDPM: New tricks from old dogs
By
Maureen McCarthy
Jan 25, 2019
Some changes for PDPM transition on Oct. 1 will revolve around the diagnoses and conditions of the resident.
Weird, wild and precious
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 24, 2019
So, let me get this straight: While others are sprinkling Xanax on their Lucky Charms every morning, I found a long-term care leader who’s excited about PDPM? Something clearly wasn’t right with...
Under pressure with pressure injuries
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Jan 24, 2019
Before you invest in the most expensive cushions and mattresses available for those at risk, find a provider that can help you with pressure mapping and find out exactly what you’re getting and maximize...
Be a caddie, not a pro
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jan 22, 2019
Have you ever watched the Masters golf tournament? You know, the guys playing golf in Georgia, trying to grab the green jacket? I think you all know I love a good analogy (not as much as a good cup of...
Yes, Emmy, everyone dies
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 18, 2019
My efforts to explain life and death to my 4-year-old, it seems, have failed and as a result she wants to make sure all current members continue living. If I remain positive and continue to say our family...
Telehealth in SNFs – A proposal for MA plans
By
Richard Cheng
Jan 21, 2019
ponents of the new Medicare Advantage proposed rule are likely optimistic for the future of telehelth in SNFs, but expanding the scope of telehealth in SNFs will continue to be an on-going endeavor.
Challenging gender stereotypes benefits everyone
By
Holona LeAnne Ochs
Jan 18, 2019
Many institutions, including those in healthcare, restrict the agency of women as they tend to occupy roles with less power and tend to be more harshly judged for the same behaviors.