After a year in which economic conditions have shaken housing sectors to their roots, long-term care pundits continue searching for bright spots
Keeping record
By
John Andrews
Jan 01, 2009
It might be hard to believe, but it was five years ago when President Bush declared his support for an electronic health records initiative by creating the Office of the National Coordinator for Health...
Glad you asked
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2008
Resident satisfaction surveys are becoming widespread as consumer, regulatory pressures bear down on the industry.
Get on the bus
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2008
Whether it’s a doctor visit or a country drive, vehicles are key. But performing due diligence is a must before hitting the road
A lobbying ‘animal’
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2008
Dave Hebert, Legislative director, American Health Care Association
Rough waters: rethinking bathing in long-term care
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2008
Bathing often remains a humiliating, even terrifying, experience for residents. Caregivers and vendors are responding
Trouble afoot
By
John Andrews
Aug 01, 2008
Technological innovation has helped wound care progress, but as challenges rise, caregivers must persist, stay sharp
A war on bugs
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2008
Nursing homes are fighting against the spread of a new era of infections – tough, resilient and prevalent in the community
An imperfect world calls for an increase in risk management
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2008
Falls and medication errors can lead to big problems. That is why providers need to be extra vigilant about prevention.
Skilled nursing facilities find new opportunities, new challenges with 60% rule
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2008
Since the reduction of the so-called 75% Rule to 60%, SNFs have to work even harder to attract Part A therapy residents