Words matter. The fewer, the crisper; the punchier, the better. Simply put, recruiting new employees for today’s long-term care workforce crisis is tough. Competition is fierce and landing the best and...
Not much of a surprise
By
John O'Connor
Jul 17, 2019
Here we go again. The long-term care sector recently experienced yet another terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week.
SNFs, therapists to pay $9.7 million due to billing dispute
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 17, 2019
Four skilled nursing facilities and a physical therapy center in the Chicago area have agreed to pay $9.7 million to resolve allegations of False Claims Act violations. Quality Therapy & Consultation worked...
A sense of excitement, complemented by an air of relief, greeted the release of the new RAI manual that gives providers a roadmap for dealing with their new payment system.
SNF occupancy hits four-year high mark
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
Nursing home occupancy showed its first year-over-year increase since January 2015, hitting 83.7% in the first quarter of 2019, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care said in June.
Making med passes fun
By
John Hall
Jun 07, 2019
Pleasant surprises can be a surefire way to cut the monotony. “Leveraging opportunities to add a little joy to the resident’s day would make the time spent more meaningful and positively anticipated...
FBI visits facilities
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 07, 2019
NEW JERSEY — Two Atrium Health & Senior Living facilities were visited by FBI agents in late April. Spring Hills Senior Communities confirmed that several federal agencies were at Atrium Post Acute Care...
Profile: Going to bat for seniors
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 06, 2019
For Nick Vizzoca, nothing beats a summer evening spent at PNC Park eating a hot dog while watching the Pittsburgh Pirates. But a close second is seeing the residents of Terrace Place at Vincentian,...
Disposing I.C. advice
By
John Hall
Jun 06, 2019
Nursing homes are in a constant state of war with stubborn pathogens. Diligently staying clean while contending with the latest infection control rules is no picnic. Every day, staff are confronted with...
Profile: Cathy Murray is ‘on a quest’ to develop LTC leaders
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2019
More on the chief operating officer of Life Care Centers of America.