Culture change is all the rage in nursing home design today, but you don’t have to build new to make a difference.
AHCA in ‘pretty good’ shape despite challenges: Yarwood
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2007
The long-term care industry has some obstacles to overcome, but the American Health Care Association is the strongest it’s ever been, said Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO, during a speech at the...
Wound care feature — Topical issues
By
Liza Berger
Aug 08, 2007
Proper skin care often comes down to good old-fashioned common sense. To avoid pressure ulcers, stick to the basics.
Infection Control Feature — Under attack
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2007
With contagions becoming more prevalent in facilities,
a strong prevention program can be the best defense.
Risk management feature — Playing it safe
By
Liza Berger
May 09, 2007
Rampant litigation has forced nursing homes to step up risk management efforts. Education is one of their latest tactics.
Laundry/housekeeping feature: Helping hands
By
Liza Berger
Mar 09, 2007
More nursing homes are beginning to see the benefits of contracting out their laundry and housekeeping services.
Finance feature: Climate change
By
Liza Berger
Feb 07, 2007
Thanks to favorable market conditions, the time is ripe for smaller long-term care operators to invest in their businesses.
Information Technology feature – Code warriors
By
Liza Berger
Dec 06, 2006
A new pilot project hopes to crack the language code of long-term care pharmacy. But the challenge is daunting.
Transportation feature — Going places
By
Liza Berger
Oct 16, 2006
Transportation often is an overlooked area of operations. But investing in the right vehicles makes good business sense.
Wound Care feature: Growth spurt
By
Liza Berger
Aug 07, 2006
Wound care is on a tear. As demand continues to build, newer technologies are moving the industry ahead — by the billions