It’s a struggle to survive in long-term care, and maybe that’s a good thing
By
John O'Connor
May 03, 2013
We live in a nation that worships people associated with success. We tend to name buildings, highways and even states after such high-level achievers. Perhaps rightfully so. They are the few who show the...
As demand increases for granny cams, what should LTC facilities do?
By
Nancy Reynolds
Dec 20, 2017
The post-Hurricane Irma disaster at a Florida nursing home, where multiple residents died from heat-related problems when the electricity went out, prompted a last-minute legislative add-on — allowing...
Another one bites the dust
By
John O'Connor
Nov 15, 2021
Skilled care has been absorbing a lot of body blows lately. The latest was delivered Friday, and it’s going to leave a mark.
80-year-old’s Thanksgiving ‘first’ worth the wait
By
Dec 01, 2015
For many, traveling is as synonymous with Thanksgiving as turkey, frantic shopping and green bean casserole are. But for one Kentucky nursing home resident, this year’s family gathering was far from...
The pen pals nobody wants: These members of Congress miss the point, again
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 07, 2024
In a week in which Congress appears ready to get down to work on several bills meant to ease workforce issues for struggling nursing homes, some elected leaders would rather create more busy work for some...
Making sure medical equipment is in compliance
By
George H. Landauer
Dec 16, 2013
All long-term care and other healthcare facilities should have a proper Medical Equipment Management Program in place. With budgetary issues, staff cutbacks and decreasing reimbursements, many facilities...
A new perspective on longevity
By
Judah Gutwein
Oct 24, 2019
In the ever-evolving skilled nursing landscape, one thing has always remained a constant: the quest for longevity. We tend to view longevity from the perspective of the patient or resident. For example,...
Sequestration equals starvation
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 30, 2013
By now you’ve heard plenty about Medicare sequestration cuts. But you might not realize that some projects not only survived cuts, but they are getting money for projects while more important ones...
How operators can find the best way – or ways – forward
May 19, 2022
[Partner Content] In this episode, we’ll hear from Mark Parkinson firsthand on growth opportunities and strategies your organization can embrace. These insights will help providers not just survive,...
Skilled nursing facilities: The triple threat of healthcare
By
Tara Roberts
Oct 16, 2013
To say skilled nursing facilities have come a long way would be, well, surprisingly refreshing. Public opinion polls show there is still a wide-spread misunderstanding of what SNFs do, how they are paid...