Long-term care facilities, whether independently owned or part of a large chain, must be very focused on costs and expenditures, and look for savings wherever possible.
Skilled nursing providers are in the crosshairs of HIPAA
By
John DiMaggio
Jul 22, 2016
If you are a skilled nursing provider, the Office for Civil Rights may have you in its crosshairs. OCR is currently conducting HIPAA audits that target all types of healthcare organizations.
When the star goes down and payment’s involved, beware
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 22, 2016
A leader in the quest to increase long-term care insurance activity delivered a blow to its followers this week. The fallout might not be pretty.
Four strategies for the busy lifestyle director
By
Amy Johnson
Jul 11, 2016
Lifestyle directors work tirelessly to ensure activities are booked and run smoothly, residents are active and engaged, family member requests and concerns are addressed, and juggling a variety of administrative...
Answers to lingering questions about PBJ
By
Karolee Alexander, RN, RAC-CT
Jul 08, 2016
Even though the Payroll-Based Journal kick-off was last Friday, it’s understandable that questions still cloud this new process. It behooves providers to get up to speed and become better informed...
Limiting your contractual liability
By
Betty Norman
Jun 27, 2016
Contract review allows you to evaluate potential risk exposures and ensure that you limit your liability when working with third parties.
Creating a digital senior space
By
Patrick Smith
Jun 15, 2016
Technology is an instrument of convenience a necessary tool in our daily lives.
What it’s like to be a nurse whistleblower
By
Pam McNally, RN
Jun 13, 2016
Document, document and document.
Mobile technology and healthcare – Not just for Millennials
By
Ken Saitow
Jun 13, 2016
There is no argument that today’s healthcare providers operate in an extremely challenging environment.
The Alzheimer’s investment that’s not being made
By
John O'Connor
Jun 13, 2016
Our best hope to make progress against Alzheimer’s disease probably lies in the form of increased research funding.