Simple handwashing is indisputably the easiest, most effective way of preventing the spread of germs and infections anywhere, including healthcare settings. Yet it is far from being a widespread practice....
Progress denied
By
John Hall
Feb 05, 2017
‘Prior level of function’ rule can complicate rehabilitation efforts, as providers wrestle with cost, quality of care and what a resident’s goals are in maintaining quality of life
Winning the drug war
By
Liza Berger
Feb 05, 2017
Often forgotten or glossed over, there is still one sure answer to questions about how to improve medication mismanagement: have better documentation
Design Decisions: Compassionate housing
By
John Andrews
Feb 05, 2017
LTC operators and architects build memory care units as stand-alone structures within a campus so residents aren’t segregated
Genesis CEO plots 2017
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Feb 05, 2017
Genesis HealthCare CEO George Hager Jr. said in a recent interview that he hopes nursing homes will see “federal funding that is additive to the inadequate Medicaid funding” in 2017 — although...
Positive signs from teenager
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Feb 05, 2017
The weekly American Sign Language classes at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, IL, started as an idea from a high school volunteer.
Reader Poll: What’s your favorite item on your desk or in your office?
Feb 05, 2017
“Pictures of my grandchildren, just because I can look at them when the rest of the world is in chaos. They’re my port in the storm.”
Post-acute giants Genesis and Kindred announce partnership to tackle outcomes, care transitions
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Feb 02, 2017
Two of the country’s largest post-acute care providers are joining forces in a unique effort to improve quality and care transitions.
Hand hygiene monitoring system released
Jan 31, 2017
GOJO SMARTLINK Service Alerts are now available for facilities that wish to monitor refill status of GOJO dispensers.
Enterprise manager launched
Jan 31, 2017
Touchtown has launched its Enterprise Content Manager as a new tool for long-term care providers.