Blogs, Guest Columns, Things I Think and Living Leadership
Ode to The Annual Survey (‘The DON Blues’)
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Nov 27, 2018
Oh, annual survey,You stress me so,No matter how we prepare,I’ll dread you, though … Despite skills labs, process reviews,And competency checksFor some reason at survey timeI fret a big hex I’ve...
SNFs face troubling trend following Golden Gate decision
By
Nancy Reynolds, Esq.
Nov 26, 2018
Skilled nursing facilities and other long-term care establishments are finding their advertising claims under fire as plaintiffs use state consumer protection statutes to lodge malpractice claims against...
Food offers more than sustenance for nursing home residents
By
Tina L. Kies
Nov 21, 2018
Gathering together, enjoying a meal with others in a welcoming environment provides a sense of comfort and community that not much else can rival. Fulfillment of the senses, an ease of the mind, and peace...
On food and feasts at your facility
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Nov 20, 2018
I spend a lot of time thinking about food every day, but with Thanksgiving feasts on our minds this week it’s a particularly good occasion to consider what and how we serve meals to residents and staff.
A Cost Segregation Study may be right, but is it right now?
By
Kuno S. Bell
Nov 19, 2018
After the tax law change in 2017, you will be penalized if your tax losses are too large. Cost segregation studies can play an important part of managing this issue.
Improving Medicare billing oversight is an easy choice
By
Kristin Walter
Nov 16, 2018
While there are a lot of very tough financial decisions looming in order to address the federal budget, we ask Congress to make a simple one – please step forward and authorize a Medicare RAC prepayment...
Scattering seeds
By
Gary Tetz
Nov 15, 2018
It was my birthday yesterday — the same day I found out that Fernald, a World War II veteran and one of the wisest, bravest and most adorable people I’ve ever known, had passed away.
The path forward for struggling nursing homes
By
Patrick McCormick
Nov 14, 2018
A convergence of market pressures is bearing down on the nursing home industry. Changing demographics, old infrastructure, new competition, rising labor costs and a plethora of never-ending reimbursement...
The kindness of strangers, and friends
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Nov 13, 2018
I have been very touched by the outpouring of kindness from readers, both whom I know and others I don’t, since my father’s passing a couple of weeks ago.
A blueprint for curing a nursing shortage
By
Barry Fliegelman
Nov 12, 2018
My team and I approached the New York State Department of Health and the Department of Education in September of last year and received approval to develop and start a CNA training course. For anyone thinking...