Being a CNA, nurse, or therapist is also a big job requiring us to make decisions daily on when to care and when to allow those we serve to demonstrate their independence with tasks.
Enhancing organizational communication improves outcomes, reduces adverse incidents
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jun 05, 2018
There will always be adverse events in any health system, but strengthening communication between team members and between different levels within the organization can improve outcomes and reduce the likelihood...
Political grandstanding hurting long-term care again
By
Brendan Williams
Jun 04, 2018
It is regrettable that 17 state attorneys general are grandstanding by demanding that federal officials impose stricter nursing home regulation and sanctions. Their letter shows no real understanding of...
How to be a traitor in long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Jun 04, 2018
Another day, another love letter. This one comes from one of my less-than-adoring fans. I’ll skip to the juicy part: “You fat, ignorant SOB. Why are you always picking on operators?”
Would you rather have snakes?
By
Gary Tetz
May 31, 2018
You might think you have problems in your long-term care facility. But ask yourself just one question: Would I rather have snakes?
Summer’s here, so why not shine?
By
James M. Berklan
May 30, 2018
Why work so hard all year and take your eye off the ball now?
Nursing home operators need more than regulatory relief
By
John O'Connor
May 28, 2018
You would think the skilled care field would be doing a happy dance these days.
Alarming trend in LTC: Overtime up 60% in 3 Years
By
John Ross
May 25, 2018
A study of 2017 activity indicates that overtime in New England long-term care facilities has increased 60% in the last three years.
What to do when your resident’s death wish seems ‘rational’
By
Marty Stempniak
May 25, 2018
Suicide — a shadowy issue that most would prefer to ignore — is seemingly a hot topic in the news these days.
Lasting leadership ‘littles’
By
Julie Thorson
May 23, 2018
The little things really do make a difference and today’s blog is proof. In the spirit of the “busyness” of the day, I thought I’d share little leadership bits that make a huge...