A new English study is both interesting and concerning related to long-term care nurses. These nurses feel isolated and excluded compared to others in the healthcare profession, and that can have big implications...
CMS emergency preparedness rule: What to know
By
Don Basler
Oct 20, 2017
A solution should have strong reporting and records retention within its platform to ensure compliant contact management over time.
What’s on LTC’s ‘to-don’t’ list?
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Oct 18, 2017
My main takeaway from a key speech Monday is likely something that hit home for others in the audience as well: we should focus less on what we should be doing, and more on what we shouldn’t.
Don’t be a Humpty Dumpty leader: How to engage your inner creative self
By
Martie Moore
Oct 13, 2017
In my last article, I shared with you the latest research on employee and leader engagement. Let’s now look at what leaders can do to improve engagement and help themselves become an engaged leader.
Data proves to be the right prescription for a healthier bottom line
Oct 11, 2017
This is a pivotal moment for the entire sector. With reforms pending, decision makers at skilled nursing facilities specifically, are faced with trying to understand how to address and prepare for upcoming...
Could end-of-life care be getting worse?
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Oct 11, 2017
With more providers and patients than ever focusing on palliative and hospice care, shouldn’t the quality improve at least a little bit? Not necessarily.
Get ready — for me
By
Gary Tetz
Oct 06, 2017
Well, it looks like I’ll be seeing some of you sooner than expected. A new study, reported by McKnight’s, suggests that the average American has a 60% greater risk of someday needing skilled...
State News for October 2017
Oct 06, 2017
At least nine residents of a Florida nursing home died after their facility lost air conditioning following Hurricane Irma, authorities said in mid-September.
Come fly with us!
By
Diane Carter
Oct 06, 2017
Watching the news these days, it’s easy to feel like nursing homes and those of us working in them aren’t doing anything right. I want to suggest otherwise.
How to do it … Fitting rehab equipment
By
John Hall
Oct 06, 2017
Right-sizing rehab equipment purchases can be a daunting task. With a plethora of buying options possible today, experts offer advice on how to avoid purchases that are too big, too small, too much or...