It’s a pretty exciting day, as far as national politics go. The pivotal primaries in Ohio and Texas could determine the Democratic nominee for president of the United States – or more likely, draw...
War of the words
By
Liza Berger
Feb 20, 2008
The blockbuster piece of nursing home legislation introduced last week put the for-profit community on edge – and in a delicate position in terms of public relations. That was evident in a bit of a verbal...
Bombs away
By
Liza Berger
Feb 15, 2008
Nursing homes have experienced more than their share of government scrutiny the last few months. It’s almost like the industry has a sign on it that says, “Hey, examine us! Look at our defects!”...
Leading with heart
By
Liza Berger
Feb 06, 2008
Robyn I. Stone: Executive Director, Institute for the Future of Aging Services, AAHSA
An elephant-sized problem
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2008
If there’s still any doubt that Washington should start caring about the financing of long-term care, one only has to listen to the president. In his State of the Union speech Monday, President Bush...
Profile — Quality assurance: Charlene Harrington, Professor, University of California-San Francisco
By
Liza Berger
Aug 08, 2007
Few in the nursing home community seem to particularly like Charlene Harrington. And, quite frankly, it’s easy to see why.
Profile — Going the distance: Arnold Whitman, CEO, Formation Capital
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2007
The Big Sur International Marathon is no jog in the park. The 26.2-mile course along the central California coast includes a fierce headwind, a two-mile climb up Hurricane Point, changing weather patterns...
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.
Rehabilitation Feature: The short view
By
Liza Berger
Apr 11, 2007
Despite pressure from hospitals and potential Medicare cuts, more providers are attracted to short-term therapy services.