A study of 2017 activity indicates that overtime in New England long-term care facilities has increased 60% in the last three years.
The power of the pants
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 21, 2017
Like any sensible facility marketing director does, I desperately want opportunities to attract attention. Recently, after considering every available option, I identified what I felt was a sure-fire way...
3 questions to ask your pest management vendor before a survey
By
Tim Husen, Ph.D., BCE
Aug 18, 2017
Expected to meet the highest level of hygiene and sanitation, long-term care facilities are held to strict standards during their annual survey. As you prepare, it’s important not to overlook pest...
What the OIG video leaves out
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 09, 2017
One might be forgiven for watching an Office of Inspector General video discussing nursing homes and wish it were about 10 — or 20 — minutes longer. That’s because the video is under three minutes...
Professional recruiters are job-seekers new BFF
By
Julie Osborne
Mar 10, 2017
Finding and getting a new job is the job of professional recruiters.
Depression – AND its treatments – are fall risks
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
May 24, 2016
Feeling “down” takes on a wicked double-meaning for some seniors. Even conscientious providers could be unaware of it, let alone know what to do about it.
Top ten differences between SNFs and LTACHs
By
Brad Competty and Jessica Rosenberg
Mar 14, 2016
Both skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute care hospitals play vital roles in providing care to the nation’s elderly.
Tackling flu prevention
By
Ross Skadsberg
Sep 04, 2015
As cold and flu season approaches, remember that you have the power to prevent outbreaks in your community.
Dialysis: Gauging its need, and how to reduce its stress
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Mar 31, 2015
As a psychologist observing the effects of medical interventions on the mental health of the long-term care resident, I often ask, “Is this aggressive procedure helping?” As it turns out, so...
A bird’s eye view at Hackfest
Oct 27, 2014
As a coach for the 2014 LeadingAge Hackfest in Nashville, I was reminded that collaborative innovation is fun and frustrating. Time constraints can positively and negatively impact innovation. You have...