Before you can implement policies to help achieve the triple aim, you’re going to need the all-important buy-in from staff. First, let’s look at the triple aim itself and how it benefits consumers.
FDA — full of poop?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 11, 2013
Every few days I read the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) news to see if there is anything relevant to eldercare that I should be aware of. Recently, I came across an extremely eye-opening item.
Use of the life participation approach for those with dementia
By
Becky Khayum, MS, CCC-SLP
Mar 04, 2016
How can SLPs help to improve quality of life in this population, from diagnosis throughout the progression of the disease?
When resident rights could be wrongs
By
Apr 04, 2017
What happens when a resident’s wishes clash with the regulations with which long-term care providers must comply?
Understanding AEDs in the workplace
By
Betty Norman
Aug 17, 2016
Waiting for the arrival of emergency medical system personnel can result in a lower survival rate.
Life lessons from the Capital Gazette
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2018
Reflect for a moment, please, on your first job. The people you met, the lessons you learned, and how it influences you today.
What to do when a POA agent doesn’t pay
By
William W. Sleeth III
Jan 11, 2017
Long-term care facilities traditionally take steps to ensure that residents have a financial and a healthcare power of attorney in place upon admittance. But what happens when an agent named under a POA...
F-Tag in focus: F-428
By
Sonja Quale, Pharm.D.
Aug 24, 2016
Demonstrating high quality metrics is essential for long term care centers to distinguish themselves as preferred partners in the continuum of care.
Coming out old
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 12, 2015
Growing old is a choice. I realize that now. But it took some straight talk from neurosurgeon and likely Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson to help me see the light.
MassHealth found to be in violation of federal regulations
By
Don J.J. Cordell
Sep 05, 2018
MassHealth’s violation of the law has resulted in many practical problems, including the adverse impact it has been having on long-term care providers and, of course, their residents.