AHCA/NCAL resets annual convention as 24-day online event in October
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 12, 2020
The modified 71t annual AHCA/NCAL conference will take place Oct. 8-31 as a fully online event.
Learn how to handle bullying in LTC during McKnight’s Fall Online Expo
Sep 12, 2016
Bullying among residents of long-term care and skilled nursing facilities creates a multitude of problems, but is largely underreported. Attendees of a webinar during McKnight’s Fall Online Expo...
CMS’ Medicare cuts bring pain
Oct 01, 2009
Does Congress fully understand the impact that billions of dollars of funding cuts to skilled nursing facilities will have?
BREAKING: CDC eases restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals in non-healthcare settings
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 08, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued long-awaited guidance on what new activities COVID-19 vaccinated people in “non-healthcare settings” can and can’t do regarding masking and...
New career path?
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Dec 03, 2013
How many of you will agree with me that we never fully turn off the internal therapist mode when we’re in public, outside of work hours?
Kindred confirms Ventas deal, will fully leave SNF biz
By
Aug 09, 2017
Kindred Healthcare Inc. confirmed in July its previously announced plan to exit the skilled nursing facility industry.
First fully solar-powered nano case for smartphones released
Oct 14, 2014
JUSE, a Silicon Valley start-up, has announced the first consistently powered solar nano case for smartphones.
New bed can offer flexibility
Feb 12, 2014
The new Joerns EasyCare® Healthcare Bed is fully configurable, with features that include integrated width expansion.
Taking the final steps
By
Dave Surico
Sep 01, 2014
Ashby Ponds opens all levels of care as it realizes the vision for a fully operating continuing care retirement community in Virginia
No wonder he left Congress
By
John O'Connor
Dec 05, 2023
If it seems like it’s silly season again in Washington, maybe that’s because it is. Congress can take a bow.