Obtaining capital to keep one’s long-term care operation running smoothly and improving is always a challenge. But there are times when an operator should consider going in the other direction — exiting...
How to do it… Information technology
Mar 01, 2012
Staffing costs dominate budget concerns in many long-term care facilities, yet, ironically, staffing software and management systems do not. The efficiencies gained and the problems averted with appropriate...
How to do it…Wound care
Feb 01, 2012
All long-term care nurses and aides need to consider themselves wound care “specialists.” It also helps if caregivers can get residents engaged in facets of their own wound care. Experts advise...
How to do it…Finance
Jan 03, 2012
Lenders are used to dealing with a provider’s numbers to determine who gets a loan and who doesn’t. But they also want to know there are good people on the provider end, and that includes chief...
How to do it…Wound care
Nov 01, 2011
Done haphazardly, wound care can cost a provider dearly in terms of resident health and liability. From proper initial assessment and ongoing monitoring to 24/7 quality care and treatment, wound care is...
How to do it… Incontinence care
Jul 01, 2011
Medical indicators might be only half the battle when it comes to executing a successful incontinence care plan. Another major component is attitude and emotional state. Caregivers need to know how to...
How to do it… Wound care documentation
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McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
A key facet of successfully treating wounds is documenting them appropriately, particularly when it comes hard-to-heal areas. Experts advise here how to put yourself in position for good outcomes—and...
How to do it… Rehabilitation
Oct 01, 2010
Now that Oct. 1 has passed, the pressure is hardly off when it comes to making the most of the new MDS 3.0 resident assessment tool.
How to do it… Information technology
Sep 01, 2010
The process of buying an information technology system can be one of the most challenging purchasing experiences for a provider.
How to do it… Wandering
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 01, 2010
Experts offer guidance on how to convince family members, and residents themselves, that a facility’s resident safety systems are up to snuff.