‘Resident for a Day’ program delivers insights, recommendations for LTC leaders
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Nov 13, 2017
A program that placed administrators-in-training into the shoes of nursing home residents helped promote person-centered care, new research finds.
Ask the nursing expert
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Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 01, 2008
As a DON, I oversee more than just the nursing department. I am responsible for most areas of the interdisciplinary team. Any ideas on how to manage this team efficiently?
A few words about this guy called Larry Minnix
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James M. Berklan
Nov 02, 2015
With the pending retirement of Larry Minnix as president and CEO of LeadingAge, I don’t know whether to praise him or be fearful. I’ve always told him that he’s such a good writer, he...
How to do it … Design
Dec 01, 2013
Facilities must always provide exceptional care and service – whether they’re in frigid Fargo or balmy Miami. They also need to mesh with the surrounding community. While being sensitive to...
A new idea for hospice
Oct 01, 2010
The dual coverage arrangement for hospice care requires a contract between the Medicare-certified hospice and the nursing home. Such care answers to two separate regulatory systems—for hospice and for...
Also in the News for Friday, Nov. 22
Nov 21, 2019
Law experts urge long-term care providers to familiarize themselves with compliance regulations for hazardous drugs … RNs didn’t always visit hospice beneficiaries every 14 days, OIG report finds …...
Skipping tech over price tag an ‘opportunity lost’ for hesitant nursing homes
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Kimberly Marselas
Jun 24, 2024
While it remains difficult to quantify how investments in technology are paying off, some skilled nursing providers say they are buying into more options because today’s margins don’t afford them missed...
Design Decisions: E-lated with the new look
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James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
A replacement building thrives on natural light, vibrant colors and culture change perks to give residents new choices, neighborhoods
Tamper-evident cap released
Oct 11, 2016
Medi-Dose Inc./EPS Inc. has released a new tamper-evident cap for metric-only oral syringes.
Ask the nursing expert … about improving customer service
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Oct 01, 2014
I’m a new unit manager and I see a lack of good customer service. What can I do?