Ask the Care Expert about … palliative and hospice care
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Mar 04, 2016
As a new charge nurse I have been asked to set up palliative care for a new residents. What is the difference between palliative and hospice care? I am afraid I am mixing them up.
Profile: Alice Bonner
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2016
Even if long-term care providers don’t know much about the personal life of Alice Bonner, Ph.D., RN, they have likely seen her in running shoes.
MedPAC remains bullish on site-neutral payment system
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 04, 2016
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission members remained staunch supporters of a site-neutral payment system for post-acute care providers.
Group’s care policies may hurt, AHCA says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2016
Chronic care proposals may have “unintended consequences,” provider groups said in February.
A most serious problem
By
John O'Connor
Mar 04, 2016
This field is beset by numerous challenges.
How to do it… be ‘up’ on IT
By
John Hall
Mar 04, 2016
Information technology can be one of an administrator’s biggest and most intimidating challenges. This special How To article offers expert advice on how providers who don’t typically work...
The ‘other’ incontinence
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 04, 2016
Managing fecal incontinence takes a multi-layered approach that everyone in the caregiving loop better start learning more about as soon as possible
Down and dirty
By
John Hall
Mar 04, 2016
Cash- and staff-strapped facilities struggle to keep up with regulations and stay ahead of regulators when it comes to laundry and housekeeping operations
Reader Poll: What advice do you give to new employees?
Mar 04, 2016
“I tell every new associate, whether they’re changing linens, washing dishes, providing nursing care or working in one of our leadership positions: You are an advocate and a professional. Represent...
Proficiency matters
By
Steven Littlehale
Mar 04, 2016
An admired colleague once said, “If you want me to be proficient in caring for a specific type of patient, I can … just give me a lot of them.”