His passion is LTC policy and funding, thank goodness
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 11, 2016
There is an unusually strong fire in Doug Burr that keeps him going, and for this, long-term care providers everywhere should be thankful.
Dr. El’s subversive guide to culture change
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Feb 02, 2016
Culture change can be portrayed as many things. One possibility often overlooked is its being a grassroots effort that shifts the dynamics between residents, staff and community, one unit at a time.
How to encourage use of courtyards
By
Michael Hass
Jan 25, 2016
First, courtyards can be, but usually aren’t, about lovely landscaping.
Georgia on my mind
Jan 22, 2016
This title probably sounds familiar. It happens to be from a sentimental favorite song by Ray Charles. I’m using it here to share a memorable experience I had last week in Macon, GA where I experienced...
Final rule for joint replacement: Don’t come unhinged!
By
Steven Littlehale
Jan 20, 2016
The first mandatory bundled payment program was set into motion with the publication of the Final Rule on Comprehensive Care for Lower Extremity Joint Replacement (CJR). The implementation date is now...
‘Twas the week after Christmas …
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 29, 2015
‘Twas the week after Christmas, just leaving the home. I steered for my latte, light on the foam. The traffic was tough, so I drove with great care — in hopes my caffeine-fix soon would be there.
Six fundamentals of worker engagement
By
Cord Himelstein
Dec 21, 2015
Employee engagement is much more than simply making sure workers and residents are satisfied.
Patient activation and engagement
By
Janice Gulsvig
Dec 14, 2015
First of all, in terms of the health status of yourself and those you care about, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the more activated and engaged you are in your health and health decisions,...
Call of duty
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 11, 2015
People have busy lives, especially during December. But sakes’ alive, if you want to see a group of whiners, show up at jury duty.
The physiatrist’s role in post-acute rehabilitation
By
Steve M. Gnatz, M.D.
Dec 09, 2015
In the IRF environment, it is mandated by federal regulation that the rehabilitation physician performs several key functions. It is not specified that this doctor necessarily be a physiatrist, but only...