A few months ago, I called up a nursing facility that was embroiled in a legal snafu. I’m not sure I was able to utter an audible response to its marketing representative since I was busy hitting...
A survey system that works?
By
John O'Connor
Jan 30, 2012
All sides generally agree that the current nursing home survey system is flawed. But there’s hardly consensus on how best to fix it. Here’s something worth considering.
Vow to hire veterans for long-term care
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 26, 2012
In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Obama proposed the creation of a Veterans Job Corp to curb high unemployment rates for returning veterans. That’s opportunity knocking for...
Days of whine and roses
By
John O'Connor
Jan 16, 2012
We’ve heard much lately about the so-called 99 Percenters. Many in this crowd have made the startling discovery that the nation’s wealthiest people seem to have more money and options.
These calendars offer more than days to remember
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 11, 2012
Long-term care operators have produced a variety of clever, attractive calendars through the years. The illustrations have even shown simulated naked poses, with strategic signage saving the viewer from...
The Sorting Hat and a new option
By
John O'Connor
Jan 09, 2012
If you have relatives between the ages of 10 and 20, chances are good that you are more familiar with Harry Potter than you care to admit. J.K. Rowling wrote seven novels that chronicle Harry’s good-versus-evil...
Take my advice, please
By
John O'Connor
Jan 06, 2012
One of the perks of working in this field is that there is no shortage of people or agencies willing to tell you exactly what to do.
This long-term care ‘Leader’ is just that
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 25, 2011
There are certain times in your life when you reach your limit, and I hit one today. I just don’t think I can put up with it any longer.
A time for pride to take over for nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 30, 2011
If you’re a long-term care provider reading this in the waning hours before fiscal 2012 hits, be strong. If you’re reading this after Saturday, Oct. 1, stand tall.
Deficit reduction and long-term care: Enjoy things while you can
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 03, 2011
If you thought the last few weeks of politicians’ stomach-turning brinksmanship over the national debt ceiling wasn’t fun — and who did? — you have no reason to look forward to the end...