Of the many hot words in long-term care, two are guaranteed to get people’s ears to perk up: “abuse” and “kickbacks.”
Nice try, but no cigar
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 31, 2010
Upon the initial reading, it appeared that Skilled Healthcare, the tenth-largest skilled nursing provider in the United States, had a good beef. Apparently the jury that slammed it with an eye-popping...
The ugly truth about your neighbors and COVID-19
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 26, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed many uncomfortable truths about serving seniors.
Looking to survive in long-term care? Then it’s time to ‘pay’ up
By
John O'Connor
May 23, 2016
If you want to build an organization that’s built to last for very long time, say multiple generations, follow the three-payment plan.
7 habits of highly successful nurses
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 09, 2016
There’s a thing or two new nurses can learn from us “veterans.” Those of us who make it to veteran status tend to share some common habits. Let me break them down for you.
Preparing your back yard
By
Tara Roberts
Aug 29, 2014
SNF providers are scrambling to prepare to be “bought” by ACOs, aligned with potential bundling partners, selected as a preferred provider, and ultimately “sold” to the best, not...
Navigating the stress of the long COVID-19 journey
By
Paul White, Ph.D.
Jul 30, 2021
The last 18 months have been brutal for virtually everyone and every position within long-term care. Long hours, isolation from family and friends, implementing new polices and procedures due to COVID-19,...
Guess what’s coming to nursing homes next
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 03, 2024
I remember when the Patient Driven Payment Model rule was just a proposal inching its way toward finalization, its concept of assigning points for specific non-therapy ancillary costs a pretty exciting...
Keep rodents in the cold this winter
By
Greg Baumann
Dec 10, 2012
Your patients and guests won’t be the only ones to notice when the heater turns on in your healthcare facility this winter. They aren’t the only ones who will benefit, either.
The future of long-term care is clear: Adapt or else
By
John O'Connor
Apr 19, 2021
COVID-19 is the best thing that happened to long-term care, said no operator, ever.