Analysis: Providers push for 2020 lift of CNA lockout
By
Liza Berger
Mar 02, 2020
Other legislative priorities this year include reauthorization of the Elder Justice Act.
Analysis: Lessons learned from a pandemic
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2020
How long-term care providers have used COVID-19 as a bridge to improve operations.
Analysis: Admin pay up 3.19%, as DONs gain 2.34%
By
Liza Berger
Nov 02, 2018
A red-hot economy. More competition from the acute-care sector. Higher resident acuity. All of these factors, along with a leveling-off of salaries for leadership positions, have contributed to a situation...
Rehabilitation Feature: The short view
By
Liza Berger
Apr 11, 2007
Despite pressure from hospitals and potential Medicare cuts, more providers are attracted to short-term therapy services.
Admins’ pay rises to $102K, DONs’ up to $90K
By
Liza Berger
Nov 05, 2016
The long-term care field is showing signs of robust health. For the first time since the recession hit eight years ago, it is offering strong pay increases across the board — from certified nursing assistants...
McKnight’s Tech Awards honor innovation
By
Liza Berger
Dec 05, 2019
Telemedicine. A post-acute provider collaboration platform. Automation of resident activity calendars. These were just a few technologies that earned top honors in McKnight’s 2019 Excellence in Technology...
Risk management feature — Playing it safe
By
Liza Berger
May 09, 2007
Rampant litigation has forced nursing homes to step up risk management efforts. Education is one of their latest tactics.