Researchers find many nursing home stays far too long, warn providers to become more efficient
By
James M. Berklan
May 04, 2021
Many recovering skilled nursing patients can be discharged to home a week or more earlier without compromising their health, researchers said in a Health Affairs study released Monday afternoon.
Parkinson: Census must recover 1% per month over next year for sector to rebound
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 03, 2021
Long-term care operators will have to rebuild occupancy by at least 1% per month for the next year for the industry to restore pre-pandemic census levels and financially recover from the public health...
State News for February 2016
Feb 04, 2016
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey provider organizations are raising concerns over a state bill that would create minimum staffing requirements for certified nursing assistants.
Reader Poll: Who was your most memorable resident?
Jul 01, 2011
“(Gerdy) was an 87-year-old retired grade school teacher. While her physical condition was weakened, her mind was sharp. She loved to play Scrabble and we would play several times a week. She always...
Fond memories of John
Jul 01, 2011
Darlene Nice, MSW, LCSW, Director of Social Services, The Lutheran Care at Moorestown, ( NJ)
Q&A: Clinical best practices when gauging residents’ end-of-life preferences — a POLST expert weighs...
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 29, 2021
There’s a clear need to improve the quality of Physician’s Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or POLST, in nursing homes, says Susan E. Hickman, Ph.D. An expert on the subject, she spoke with...
Design Decisions: E-lated with the new look
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
A replacement building thrives on natural light, vibrant colors and culture change perks to give residents new choices, neighborhoods
LTC Commission wins praise for recommendations, but some members say the group failed to complete mission
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 16, 2013
Long-term care advocates have praised a set of recommendations issued by the Congressional Commission on Long-Term Care, but some commissioners broke ranks, saying the panel did not fulfill its mandate.
State News
Feb 01, 2014
MINNESOTA — Residents of rural long-term care facilities have been scrambling to find rides to medical appointments due to a change enacted by Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Feature: Built for success
By
John Hall
Nov 05, 2016
The effectiveness of long-term care operations depends on obtaining capital
for physical features as much as the staff members who work in them