It is not often that we think of Legionnaires’ disease, the form of pneumonia brought on by inhaling aerosolized water containing L pneumophila bacteria. But when the illness rears its ugly head,...
How can leaders engage employees? Lessons from “Field of Dreams”
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Dec 13, 2017
Do you remember the movie Field of Dreams? I loved that movie! It had charm, mystery, sentimentality, and a real feel-good ending.
Using vitals integration tech for readmission prevention
By
Linda Martin
Nov 15, 2017
We all know the importance of having vitals measurements automatically downloaded to an EMR system.
Celebrating America’s veterans
By
Tom Van Daele
Nov 10, 2017
Coining the “Call for Heroes” campaign, Geri-Care is honoring one veteran a month with an event to commemorate their heroic actions.
A quantum leap for iN2L
By
Jack York
Nov 03, 2017
I’ve been amazed at the dedication and passion of so many in senior living.
Recruiting and retaining: What is your employer brand?
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Oct 04, 2017
The goal of this exercise is to ensure that your espoused employer brand accurately reflects your culture and values.
A tale of compassion — and the true meaning of voice to text
Oct 02, 2017
As he spoke, his words miraculously showed up on the screen for all to see. You had to strain to pick up his words with your ears, but it was easy to see the words showing up accurately for the 500+ folks...
Can gloves do more harm than good?
By
Megan J. DiGiorgio MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Sep 19, 2017
An observational study in a LTC facility examined the degree of inappropriate glove use among certified nursing assistants (CNA) when helping residents with bathing or toileting activities.
A day in the digitized future
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Sep 08, 2017
The activities department in senior care communities plays an essential role in the well-being of older adults. It is often the only source of engagement, providing basic socialization opportunities, that...
3 ways to strengthen your LTPAC-acute care relationship
By
Tom Hallisey
Jul 19, 2017
Working with a HIE, having a strong data governance structure and optimizing your EMR improves your overall capabilities while improving the flexibility of your organization.