Every once in a while it’s nice to toot your own horn, so to speak. McKnight’s took that liberty today, announcing that we won a record seven awards in a contest sponsored by the American Society of...
Nursing homes can’t catch a break in flu fight
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2009
We should have known better. When the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention said that it was one of the mildest flu seasons in years, we should have been wary. We should have looked askance and commented...
McKnight’s.com wants you to contribute Web stories
By
Liza Berger
Apr 30, 2009
Scroll down mcknights.com and you’ll see a new section. “Shared Links” is located under “Latest Jobs” in the middle column of the home page. There is also a blue link to it at the top of the...
Amid swine flu fears, hand washing is imperative
By
Liza Berger
Apr 27, 2009
This seems to be the season of animal-related nuisances—mice, cockroaches, and now the dreaded swine flu. Of course, you can take precautions against the first two (click here to see our latest Guest...
Gingrich claims about card check are a bit off the mark
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 23, 2009
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich is an accomplished man, a dedicated public servant and, I’d be willing to bet, a heckuvalot smarter than I am. Still, I must respectfully disagree with part...
Spreading the word about long-term care reform
By
Liza Berger
Apr 21, 2009
Take a look at the top news stories on our Web site today and you’ll notice a common topic: healthcare reform. That subject has captured the attention of federal lawmakers and the long-term care community....
CMS post-acute care project is move in the right direction
By
Liza Berger
Apr 17, 2009
A new pilot project from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services looks promising from the perspective of post-acute care delivery. The project, which CMS disclosed this week, will concentrate on a...
Labor unification could be positive for immigration reform
By
Liza Berger
Apr 14, 2009
A major development is afoot in the labor movement, and it could have interesting implications for long-term care. I’m talking about American unions’ recent plans to unify. In case you haven’t heard,...
The life of a nursing home administrator revealed
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 10, 2009
Therapists have a well-known, age-old tactic for dealing with frustration, or those occasions when it seems like coping skills won’t be enough. The idea is to write a letter, discuss what irks you most...
Nursing home ‘bonuses’ amendment demands scrutiny
By
Liza Berger
Apr 08, 2009
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK), who introduced a Senate budget amendment that would block bonuses for non-performing government contractors and executives, might be misinformed about bonuses—at least as they...