Mood of the Market Survey: Bent but clearly not broken
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2020
2020 McKnight’s Mood of the Market Survey reveals dedicated long-term care leaders looking for better salary and more staff, but by and large satisfied with their jobs, despite historic conditions.
Our pandemic professor: Tamara Konetzka, Ph.D.
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 01, 2020
Though Tamara Konetzka, Ph.D., once imagined herself practicing international law or working in global development, formative years at a D.C.-based lobbying organization laid the groundwork for her to...
Ask the treatment expert: How do I capture a deep tissue injury that has an open area within it in our...
By
Jeri Lundgren
Jul 08, 2020
Our electronic record system allows only one measurement for a pressure injury. How do I capture a deep tissue injury that has an open area within it?
Nurses offered more wellness resources
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 08, 2020
In response to the growing burden of stress on the nation’s nurses during the pandemic, the American Nurses Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Nurses Association, has released several...
New infection control push puts scrutiny on laundries
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2020
From cleaning and disinfection practices to space and machines, departments asked to improve their game.
60 seconds with … Mark Parkinson
Jun 01, 2020
Mark Parkinson, President and CEO, American Health Care Association
Sabra: PDPM’s cost savings dwindle in wake of COVID-19
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2020
The financial savings from the Patient Driven Payment Model have “pretty much gone away” following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Sabra Health Care REIT CEO Rick Matros noted in a first-quarter...
Are you dispensable?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2020
When it comes to me-reading, it’s hard to beat the late, great Charles Krauthammer. I was never crazy about his political leanings and disagreed with much of his advice. But, my gosh, could that guy...
Analysis: The fate of the COVID-19 blanket waiver
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
When this pandemic ends, does that mean the relaxation of so many rules will, too?
Chris Chirumbolo is stepping up to the plate
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2020
Chris Chirumbolo, CEO, Carespring Health Care Management