In order to maintain consistent and quality care, high levels of communication are required between the skilled nurses, physicians, as well as the patient’s family who make up the immediate care...
Is your facility at risk?
By
Shridhara Alva Karinka, Ph.D.
Jun 16, 2014
Glucose test strips in vials do pose a risk of contamination within healthcare facilities. Why assume this risk when it is unnecessary and potentially dangerous? As with all products used in a patient’s...
3 ways to strengthen your LTPAC-acute care relationship
By
Tom Hallisey
Jul 19, 2017
Working with a HIE, having a strong data governance structure and optimizing your EMR improves your overall capabilities while improving the flexibility of your organization.
The evolution of country kitchens in senior housing
By
Michael Chotiner
Jun 12, 2015
The American Institute of Architects’ Design has refined the household model of long-term care facilities to a more home-like setting.
Splashes – A forgotten hazard
By
Jacie Volkman, MPH, CIC
Nov 11, 2014
You’ve probably heard of slips, trips, fall and sticks, as common hazards in long-term facilities. But what about splashes?
To address the staffing crisis in LTC, start with scheduling
By
Wei Deng
Jul 18, 2022
The long-term care industry faces a talent crisis. As McKnight’s recently reported, new surveys from the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) and American Health Care Association (AHCA) paint a...
Diary of a new hire
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Aug 18, 2020
While employee retention is always a top priority, operating in a pandemic intensifies the urgency to hire and maintain competent, committed staff. Since the first three months of employment are particularly...
What LTC should know about GPOs
By
Tobi Colbert
Feb 01, 2016
GPOs are new to some industries, but many long-term-care, hospitals, and other healthcare-related organizations have been members of GPOs for decades.
How to use ‘local search’ to attract residents
Sep 30, 2013
Ever wonder why the Internet was coined the “Information Superhighway”? Just like the highway near you, there is a lot of traffic that navigates the corners of the internet. The speed they travel is...
First impressions count: Setting the table for success
By
Ross Skadsberg
Jan 07, 2015
In any foodservice operation, washing dishes is a necessary routine which does not get a lot of attention. Yet guests — in long-term care communities as in restaurants— consistently rate cleanliness...