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Ode to Joy
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 06, 2016
Let the record show that on the evening of Dec. 30, 2015 — otherwise known as New Year’s Eve Eve — I found myself in a buoyant and celebratory mood, craving a buoyant and celebratory beverage....
Growing Good
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jan 05, 2016
In the wee hours of the night I recently discovered a Facebook post about a company founded by two brothers called Life is Good. It emerged from the standing request the founders’ mother had for...
Are new RAC ADR limits fair to providers?
By
Kristin Walter
Jan 04, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced new additional documentation request limits for Recovery Auditors that went into effect on January 1.
‘Twas the week after Christmas …
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 29, 2015
‘Twas the week after Christmas, just leaving the home. I steered for my latte, light on the foam. The traffic was tough, so I drove with great care — in hopes my caffeine-fix soon would be there.
Payroll-Based Journal Reporting system should lose a star
By
Betsy Rust
Dec 28, 2015
Nursing homes may have difficulty determining what constitutes payroll and staffing data.
Social media: A risk analysis
By
Betty Norman
Dec 23, 2015
In lieu of disturbing stories about applications such as Snapchat, it’s a good time to review best practices.
The Twelve Days of Christmas in LTC
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Dec 22, 2015
There are many givers in senior care facilities. Sometimes they don’t even realize it themselves. This holiday season is a good time to recognize them — and the things that make smiles bright.
California’s End-of-Life Option Act and what it means for providers
Dec 21, 2015
In talking with my personal friends and professional peers, I have frequently heard that people do not fear death itself but rather what they may have to endure in the death process.
How’s Your M-4 power? No it’s not the latest gadget, but a strategy for success!
By
Steven Littlehale
Dec 18, 2015
As the year comes to a close, we naturally reflect on how much has changed and, conversely, how much remains the same. This year it seems easier to identify the changes that post-acute providers have encountered...
Bundle for warmth
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 17, 2015
As the weather turns bleak and cold, the prospect of mandatory bundled payments gets more attractive all the time. Meanwhile, the flu virus is out jumping in the puddles, shrieking with unbridled joy....