It’s hardly news that many skilled care operators are now struggling. The rehab-switcheroo windfall has apparently played itself out at many properties. Meanwhile, occupancy levels generally remain...
Hidden dangers: Protocols and best practices are needed to stave off bathing-acquired infections
By
John Hall
May 08, 2018
At the risk of sounding alarmist, your facility’s bath tubs and accessories such as lifts are likely going to make your residents sick — some experts say very sick. Unless, of course, you’re...
60 Seconds With … James Marx, APIC Infection prevention specialist
May 08, 2018
James Marx, Ph.D., RN, CIC, FAPIC APIC Infection prevention specialist Q: What do you advise for providers needing an infection control specialist for the 2019 deadline? A: Consider sharing a trained infection...
How to do it … Mortgage financing 2018
By
John Hall
May 08, 2018
The biggest surge in commercial mortgage debt in 10 years was waning. Census rates fell and public debt lenders hibernated. Early tax reform talk made many owner-operators skittish. Overreacting? Perhaps...
Bewitching buildout at Salemtowne
By
John Andrews
May 08, 2018
Salemtowne’s major expansion is designed to provide nursing and a home. But it’s not a ‘nursing home,’ officials are quick to emphasize
A moving experience: Operators are reimagining spaces and designs to maximize possibilities for new therapy...
By
Meg LaPorte
May 08, 2018
Doing more with less is a near constant refrain that long-term and post-acute care providers hear with regard to business operations, reimbursement and even clinical care. It takes on a new, ahem, dimension...
Green roofs — beloved by residents and pests alike
By
Tim Husen, Ph.D., BCE
Apr 30, 2018
From their social and emotional benefits to potential for credits toward Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) certification, green roofs remain a popular trend in healthcare buildings across...
Why I chose to join the nursing home profession: A new administrator’s story
By
Christin Delahay, LNHA, CDP
Apr 30, 2018
When my grandmother died, I didn’t know anything about the medical field, nursing homes or taking care of people. What I did know, though, was that I could do better than the care she received.
Strategic goals: Do your goals align with the goals of CMS?
By
Martie Moore
Apr 27, 2018
Many times as leaders we feel that our actions are prescribed by entities beyond our immediate needs of those we serve.
HCR ManorCare, about to be sold to Quality Care Properties, is folded into second deal with ProMedica,...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 26, 2018
Hospital operator ProMedica and Welltower Inc. are acquiring Quality Care Properties Inc. for nearly $2 billion, the companies announced late Wednesday.