The minimum staffing cloud looms. Will any sunlight shine through?
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 26, 2022
As the leaves start to fall in many parts of the US, so has something else: Hope that a rule establishing minimum staffing levels in nursing homes won’t come to happen in spring.
Judgment of COVID-19 lockdown effects delirious in its own right?
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 21, 2022
Is it fair to judge the COVID-19 lockdown by the effects of only its first two months? Some people seem to think so.
This grand long-term care gesture is for the Birds
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 13, 2023
Conspiracy theories were flying and curiosity reigned among social media posters in and around Baltimore this week. But then the truth came out: Once again, something was a long-term care company’s fault.
In a dark week for nursing homes, courts offer beacon of hope
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 20, 2024
The last week has been an ugly one for nursing homes, at least if you read the consumer press. The courts offered some hope.
A possible escape from the nursing home staffing mandate?
By
James M. Berklan
May 14, 2023
There may be a silver lining to the excruciating wait providers are enduring for the White House’s nursing home staffing mandate.
Already losing count of the staffing mandate arguments? You’re not alone
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 29, 2023
For those of you already a bit frustrated or even disgusted with the hullabaloo surrounding the proposed nursing home staffing minimum rule, look out. It’s about to get even uglier.
Hate can’t have a home here
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 22, 2022
In this moment, nursing homes and the entire senior care continuum owe it to all of their residents to say: Hate has no home here, but you do.
Fallout from clearinghouse attack continues to mushroom
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 13, 2024
It seemed improbable the first time someone told me the fallout from the cyberattack on the Change Healthcare platform might last for weeks, or for months even.
It’s time for well-earned salutes to those leaders we respect
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 06, 2022
Call them prized veterans, mentors, stars, uber-leaders. Label them whatever you want. We all have them around us in our work lives. Now it’s time to celebrate them properl
Ding dong, the witch is (almost) dead
By
John O'Connor
May 07, 2023
For more than three years, the pandemic has treated long-term care like a punching bag. And it appears the beast has punched itself out. Well, almost.