Blogs, Guest Columns, Things I Think and Living Leadership
Calling all aspiring leaders
By
Julie Thorson
Aug 15, 2018
How do we attract the best and the brightest to work in our field? We’ve kept the excitement, energy and enthusiasm for our work too quiet far too long.
Dr. El’s ‘Quality of Life’ star ratings are the way to go
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Aug 14, 2018
After writing about turnover in my last column, I wondered what might happen if high marks were also awarded to facilities for strong staff retention, which has been positively correlated with better care....
Shattering my rose-colored glasses: From provider to family member
By
Tara Roberts
Aug 13, 2018
Over time and with specialization your work focus can become narrowed. You can even convince yourself that healthcare has progressed to the point of thinking we are doing a remarkable job. But being on...
QAPI spells success for SNFs
By
Jeff Parrish
Aug 10, 2018
Outdated operating models – solely meeting the basic needs of patients – does not bode well for SNF operators to survive.
Global sand shortage threatens long-term care
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 09, 2018
Did you know we’re experiencing a global sand shortage right now? Please don’t panic, however. This only affects long-term care if your existing properties or future projects require glass...
Operators are not ‘blasé’ about negative stories
By
Michael Wylie
Aug 08, 2018
Rather than putting the burden on skilled nursing providers, I challenge the news media, along with other institutions, to be fair and accurate, and report the good news, too.
Ode to The Nursing Assessments
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 07, 2018
An ode to nursing assessments and all they entail.
CMS and You: Strategy and action finally together
By
Martie Moore
Aug 06, 2018
The Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services outlined its priorities and goals in its quality and strategy plan. Translating its goals into leadership actions, however, is another matter.
Do millennials want to be shown appreciation differently?
By
Paul White
Aug 03, 2018
Adjusting to the characteristics and desires of younger employees has been the source of much research. The Gallup Group found that the majority of millennials (55%) are less engaged at work than all other...
Final rule: Is it Christmas in July?
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 02, 2018
Therapists will have case-mix determinants based on clinical areas of the Minimal Data Set in addition to clinical categories which are associated with the acute care stay necessitating the need for a...