McKnight’s Roundtable: Taking stock of a field at the crossroads
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2011
A robust panel sizes up challenges and opportunities — and how best to meet them
Economies of scale
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2011
From medical supplies to food service and even golf carts, group purchasing organizations are opening doors for providers looking for discounts.
Layered lifestyle
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2011
To accommodate the demands of their disparate resident populations, eldercare operators are increasingly adopting a security approach to meet residents’ needs.
Surviving scrutiny
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2011
Faster-paced regulatory climate requires facilities to adopt ‘culture change’ in order to meet new corporate compliance initiatives coming in the next few years
No regret shopping
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2011
Time, research spent exploring options will pay off in bathing unit and lift buys
Laundry duty hazards
By
John Andrews
Aug 02, 2011
From safely handling soiled linens to cleaning out dryer ducts, enforcing best practices is crucial for employee health, group efficiency and risk management
Best feet forward: How to target DFUs
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 02, 2011
Providers find that the growing challenge of serving more diabetics and their foot ulcers is best done with foot specialists and a dedicated care team
Common-sense skin care
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2011
Good training, effective use of ‘team’ caregiving deemed the key cornerstones
Furniture: Take stock of measurements
By
John Andrews
Jul 01, 2011
Providers must earnestly consider residents’ specific medical and physical needs before acquiring furnishings and other design elements or risk the consequences
Providers still adjusting to new Medicare rules
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2011
New MDS and RUG-IV rules are revamping how Medicare services are provided and reimbursed. But every indication is that additional changes are coming