There’s a country music song that popularly declares, “You’ve got to stand for something or you’ll fall for anything.” Well, I’m here to tell you, having standards isn’t...
Give the sisters their due
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 14, 2018
Here’s a plea to all the sharks out there: Treat the nice ladies with the good habits and gentle demeanor right.
How one provider handles trouble in paradise
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 26, 2018
For providers sitting in the lap of luxury, there are extra burdens others might not realize.
As cameras roll, providers raise hopes about hospital ‘observation’ stays
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 15, 2014
It’s been said for a long time that a picture is worth a thousand words. Moving pictures? Start multiplying the worth. Add some sound or speaking to those moving pictures, well now we’re talking...
This long-term care legal trend is liable to upset you
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 08, 2016
Liability costs are expected to rise 6% in 2017 for skilled nursing operators, according to a new report. But there’s a more disturbing stat than that to be reckoned with.
Oh, yes, they ARE paying attention to your HIPAA efforts
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 07, 2016
Long-term care operators for years have been enjoying a pass when it comes to HIPAA enforcement and crackdowns. Or so it might seem.
A shot (and a beer?)
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 07, 2011
If you want to work here, you will get vaccinated. Period.
Illustrating how to double your flu vaccination rate
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 26, 2014
Take whichever side of the argument you want, but you can’t disagree that New York state’s new flu-vaccine mandate has had a profound effect. By declaring health workers have to wear a facemask...
Successful new ancillary service for long-term care operators? No, a bad trick
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2013
It is no secret that long-term care operators and other senior care providers love a good, money-making ancillary service to take care of their residents and firm up the bottom line. That’s one reason...
PETA definitely barking up the wrong tree
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 25, 2008
Some people, and their groups, are better at furthering the art of tactless solicitation than others. For the latest case of hoof-in-mouth disease, we only have to look to our friends at People for the...