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Assisted living: a risky business
By
Nancy Augustine and Paola DiNatale
Aug 07, 2008
While it offers many benefits, assisted living also could have many unforeseeable pitfalls, including the risk of resident eviction and the possibility of a lower than expected quality of care.
Bed-rail entrapments still a serious problem
By
William A. Hyman
Jul 24, 2008
Nursing homes need to act now to remove dangerous bed-rail systems. Here’s why.
Young adults in long-term care: the canaries in the coal mine
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jul 11, 2008
The presence of young adults in long-term care in a way is helping better prepare facilities for the self-empowered baby boomers. Here are some recommendations for facilities to help improve the care they...
Managing your workforce
By
Lisa Disselkamp
Jun 20, 2008
Workforce Management Technology is the process of managing labor activity efficiently and cost effectively. Here are some ways to take control of your organization for optimal performance.
Life interrupted: the impact of young adults in long-term care
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jun 12, 2008
Younger residents pose unique challenges for nursing homes.
It’s time to fix the skilled nursing survey process
By
Jeff Petty
Jun 10, 2008
We all know that the annual survey process for skilled nursing facilities needs to be changed. But are we willing to go the distance to do it?