My efforts to explain life and death to my 4-year-old, it seems, have failed and as a result she wants to make sure all current members continue living. If I remain positive and continue to say our family...
Ten tips to lower your LTC litigation costs
By
Christy Tosh Crider
Dec 13, 2013
If you are a provider of long term care services, the odds are that, in today’s litigation climate, your long term care facility will get sued. Full-page newspapers ads, expensive television spots...
Nursing home closures: Tough love and recovery
By
Irving Stackpole
May 15, 2019
It’s time for some “tough love” about nursing home closures.
The challenges of hand hygiene in the long-term care setting
By
Jean Fleming
Mar 16, 2009
Maintaining good hand hygiene is key to prevent the spread of infections, but old habits are hard to break.
Book about nursing home litigation sides with plaintiffs
By
Mark Wortham
Jul 21, 2009
A book published by the American Bar Association about nursing home litigation is hardly balanced and essentially teaches plaintiffs how to sue nursing homes and win.
Carnac the Magnificent psychically divines your most despised quality Measure
By
Steven Littlehale
Oct 16, 2020
Busy yourselves with the excellent suggestions provided by other top-performing SNFs around the country.
Pressure ulcers require seamless treatment plan throughout care continuum
By
Dr. James G. Spahn
Apr 21, 2009
Caregivers should adhere to an individualized care plan for patients with pressure ulcers as they move through the continuum of care.