Employee fingerprint scans land provider in class-action lawsuit
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Oct 20, 2017
An Illinois nursing home is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a worker who argues that the facility’s required daily fingerprint scans pose a threat to their privacy.
Say hello to my little robot friend
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Gary Tetz
Oct 19, 2017
I’ve seen movies about what happens when humans fight robots, and I won’t be taking one for the team.
Telemedicine coverage laws often confusing to providers, experts say
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Oct 19, 2017
State telemedicine laws may leave healthcare providers in a state of billing confusion over what services are covered, some observers say.
High school students, facility reap benefits of vocational training program at SNF
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Oct 18, 2017
It’s not often that school buses drop off high school students at a nursing home, or that skilled nursing residents get to watch YouTube videos with young people while sharing stories from their...
Lakewood to break ground on $64 million expansion
Oct 17, 2017
Lakewood in Richmond, VA, will break ground on a $64 million expansion on Thursday.
Promising signs on the regulatory front
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John O'Connor
Oct 16, 2017
President Trump is no fan of regulations, and long-term care operators have more than their fair share to contend with. So it’s a welcome breeze when Trump says he wants to start eliminating some...
Here’s a road map to the LTC leaders you should be following
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James M. Berklan
Oct 13, 2017
You could make good use of talking pens, drone technology and a program that brings 70% reduction in incontinent episodes, right? Yes, you could — just like your fellow providers have.
Mather Lifeways named Gold Winner in McKnight’s Tech Awards
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 11, 2017
Mather Lifeways has returned to the throne in the McKnight’s Tech Awards competition, winning Gold once again, this time in the High Tech/High Touch category.
Profile: Michael Wylie
Oct 10, 2017
While Michael Wylie has spent three decades working at Genesis Healthcare, it was an experience as a son that showed him how much his colleagues care.
Stop claiming ‘resident rights’ in discrimination cases
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 09, 2017
Administrators wiser than me have offered advice on what to do when there’s a racist resident.