Behavioral health gets noticed, but challenges remain
By
Bernadette Greatorex
Nov 14, 2019
In 2018, 1 in 25 U.S. adults (or 11.4 million people) had a serious behavioral health need. Patients residing in skilled nursing facilities present with a variety of mental health...
How your facility can prepare for USP
By
Brian Williams
Aug 28, 2019
Editor’s note: This article has been updated since original publication to delete a mention of oxytocin, which was made in error. See further comment below. * We are less than three months away from...
What providers need to know right now about PDPM
By
Russ DePriest
Apr 08, 2019
The journey we’ve mapped out for providers has five stages: conceptualize, standardize, analyze, optimize, and operationalize.
Making change a radiant experience
By
Jack York
May 24, 2019
Leading by example is a tried and true methodology in any profession. I have seen it at work for 20 years.
Facing ways to improve PPE long term
By
Jay Baker
Aug 11, 2020
Protecting vulnerable populations, particularly long-term care residents and staff, from viruses and infections is critical. The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the fact that not only is there a need for...
Introducing the new face of your economic buyer
By
Katherine Wells
Feb 24, 2022
Thirty-nine million economic buyers, otherwise known as adult children, are ignored in the current senior care system.
A new appreciation for those who provide direct care
By
Kristy Wikum
Jul 14, 2020
In my 30+-plus years in the world of therapy, I have never seen a year like this. In October, we were hit with the change in reimbursement through the Medicare system called the Patient Driven Payment...
What 2019 taught us about digital transformation in healthcare
By
Scott Magers
Dec 10, 2019
As a clinician, it is my hope that technology will improve patient care, outcomes and customer satisfaction across the entire continuum of care for all involved — patients, providers and payers. We are...
Mattresses: cost-effective solutions to manage COVID-19 infection control
By
Ana Endsjo
May 18, 2020
Infection control is a top priority while facing the COVID-19 virus. With strict cleaning and disinfecting protocols set in place, facilities’ staff are fearful and wondering, “Am I using the appropriate...
NAAP and Sage Stream pilot innovative program delivery network
By
Anthony Cirillo
Jul 27, 2021
For two weeks at the end of June, the members of the National Association of Activity Professionals were treated to two weeks of free programming by Sage Stream, an innovative and new senior entertainment...