You do it so well, now get recognition you deserve
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 17, 2019
We hear it all the time: When it comes to technology, healthcare is way behind compared to other industries.
Meet Natalie Law, Rising Star honoree
By
Mallory Hackett
Jul 15, 2019
Editor’s Note: The McKnight’s Long-Term Care NewsDaily Update and McKnight’s Senior Living Daily Briefing e-newsletters are profiling each of the McKnight’s 2019 Women of Distinction in July. For...
Do not harm – The ethics of hand hygiene
By
Martie Moore
Dec 10, 2018
Engaging in an ethical dialogue has to be done with authentic intent by leaders.
Having my say: Top rehab pay for all
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Aug 02, 2011
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L, Author, “Rehab Realities” blog, President and owner, A Mesured Solution Inc.
Shutting out the noise
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 06, 2016
As an occasionally obsessive hiker navigating the meandering trail of my existence, I’m constantly rediscovering it’s a metaphor for everything — from life in general to long-term care.
Fixing the empathy gene, Part II
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 13, 2012
If Bill Clinton added “M.D.” after his name, slung a stethoscope around his neck and started visiting the residents in your nursing facility, there’s a chance that your residents might...
The Editor’s Desk: A proud moment for the nation’s nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2010
On April 20, top management from the Covenant Care nursing facility were in Washington to become the first healthcare provider of any type to win the Better Business Bureau International Torch Award for...
Nursing homes offering free support to former COVID residents
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 10, 2021
Recovering from COVID-19 isn’t the end of the battle for some nursing home residents, particularly those with lingering pulmonary issues. That’s why multiple New York nursing homes are ensuring residents...
Advisory group recommends granny cams, more infection control regs
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 11, 2021
Connecticut nursing homes could be required to increase their on-hand supply of personal protective equipment and allow residents or their families to install cameras in their rooms, if recommendations...
New Women of Distinction category honors LTC stalwarts
By
Liza Berger
Dec 15, 2020
As the early-entry discount period comes to a close Wednesday, I find it pretty fitting that the third annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards will honor longtime caregivers who are not in the...