It must be my optimistic nature that makes me think, “Why use a pair of boxing gloves when a feather will do?” Those of you in social services know what I mean when I say, “Why go for...
A good first step but more to do with MDS 3.0
By
Leah Klusch, RN, BSN, FACHCA
Mar 07, 2012
It was a long first day, but there was tremendous value and everyone who is here has learned what the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ positions are with the April updates and some of the...
Big state budget changes alter nursing homes’ outlook
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 12, 2018
In Missouri, the difference between the coming fiscal year and this time last year couldn’t be more stark.
How to do it … HUD LEAN mortgages
By
John Hall
May 04, 2016
It’s hard to beat the HUD LEAN mortgage program for heavily leveraged owner-operators looking for the predictability of long-term loans at fixed rates. Here are a few pointers from experts on how...
How to do it… Incontinence
Jul 01, 2010
Incontinence is one of long-term care’s most difficult—and prevalent—challenges to address.
How to do it… Wound care
Jun 01, 2010
Wound care is one of the most difficult duties for long-term care providers.
State News for September 2015
Sep 04, 2015
MINNESOTA — Differences in the quality of life between white and minority nursing home residents are emerging as more people of color move into long-term care, a new study has found.
When good excuses go bad
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 22, 2011
Do you ever sometimes just want to say, “I’m not buying that one” when you get some absolutely bizarre excuse from a staff member as to why she called out?
‘Selective’ surroundings: design group’s program adapts to fit a facility’s needs
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2010
A design team takes on a new Pennsylvania facility, creating a look of harmony and warmth—and with a price tag that fits the budget
Elf solves LTC staffing crisis
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 14, 2017
November 28 is ruined for me now. Thanks, CMS. For years, I’ve been celebrating it as the fateful day in 1443 when Albanian George Kastriotis Skanderbeg and his forces liberated Kruja in Middle Albania...