Where should we stay laser focused regarding current and future regulatory change and the impacts of therapy? Read on.
Community-based care models that reduce re-hospitalization
By
Cyndi Seiwert
Apr 03, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative has handed skilled nursing facility professionals an opportunity to play a greater role in post-discharge...
Engaging LTC residents
By
Ginna Baik
Feb 27, 2015
Having an effective mobile strategy is becoming increasingly important for organizations to improve resident engagement. Mobile devices show promising effects on the way residents engage with each other...
Breaking news: The pandemic was hard
By
Gary Tetz
Oct 06, 2022
That pandemic. Wow. While it was happening and people were dying and stuff, I remember thinking, “This is kind of a difficult time we’re going through. I feel a little stressed and anxious.” But...
Sign of hope
By
Julie Thorson
Mar 30, 2022
Leaders who don’t smile suck. How’s that for an opening line? The living leadership reminder for this month: smile. Yup, it’s that simple. Over the years I’ve had many people say that’s just...
Never too late to be undermined
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 05, 2019
Once again, science has undermined the foundation on which another of my excuses is built.
Ah, spring (cleaning time!)
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 03, 2018
Sometimes we get so stuck in the mud of winter, get so despondent that we forget that spring is right around the corner. Of course, I am talking metaphorically. Often, we forget that we can make changes...
Flu shot — or not
By
Gary Tetz
Oct 05, 2017
When it comes to flu shots, let’s just figure out a way to make the whole thing more convenient for those who choose or are coerced to undergo this crucial or useless procedure.
Health care reality show doomed — by reality
By
Gary Tetz
Jun 29, 2017
I should write about the Senate health care bill. I really should. The Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 is relevant, as it could significantly impact the long-term care profession. It’s happening...
Over the falls
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 10, 2015
Here’s how yesterday felt in my endless pursuit of long-term care-related service and perfection. As challenges multiplied, I’m pretty sure I was strapped inside an old wooden pickle barrel,...