Ask the nursing expert: defining your role as a nurse leader
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Handmade trouble
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2014
From double-gloving to long nails, myths and misperceptions persist when it comes to hand hygiene and washing critical touchpoints for resident care
Flu keeps the heat on
By
John Andrews
Jun 05, 2015
Vaccinations and the return of previously extinguished diseases such as measles were all over the news media this past winter, generating discussion about how vulnerable the population is becoming to new...
From MedPAC to IMAC: Obama would hand Medicare pay rate decisions to new independent council
Jul 17, 2009
The Obama administration has begun the process of shifting control over Medicare rate adjustments for nursing homes, hospice and other providers away from Congress and toward a new, five-member independent...
LTC advocates, providers decry death of net neutrality
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 18, 2017
Last week’s vote could threaten provider and senior access to critical telemedicine tools
Facing the music: Providers learning new moves so they can stay in step with new dance partners
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
There’s no doubt today’s long-term care provider must be able to dance with managed care and accountable care organizations. But while many are proving they can tango with transitions or rumba...
Wound Care feature: Growth spurt
By
Liza Berger
Aug 07, 2006
Wound care is on a tear. As demand continues to build, newer technologies are moving the industry ahead — by the billions
Best feet forward: How to target DFUs
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 02, 2011
Providers find that the growing challenge of serving more diabetics and their foot ulcers is best done with foot specialists and a dedicated care team
McKnight’s Technology Awards: Last call for entries
Jul 12, 2013
The deadline for the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards is just hours away. Providers have until 11:59 p.m. tonight to enter the contest, which recognizes outstanding technology initiatives...
Innovative marketing for the eldercare industry a growing necessity
By
Nina Dunn
Apr 19, 2011
To harness the potential of the burgeoning eldercare market, companies will need to move away from their traditional communications tactics and enter the new age of marketing. I am not necessarily talking...