While there is some concern about potential abuse of medical cannabis, it is overshadowed by its potential benefits.
Emergency department efficiency vs. customer service
By
Kristyna Culp
Sep 26, 2014
In healthcare, not all “wasted time” is truly wasted. In fact, some of the most important aspects of healthcare are less than 100% efficient. Of course, we can and should strive for greater...
A bird’s eye view at Hackfest
Oct 27, 2014
As a coach for the 2014 LeadingAge Hackfest in Nashville, I was reminded that collaborative innovation is fun and frustrating. Time constraints can positively and negatively impact innovation. You have...
Good activities can curb the effects of dementia
By
Mike McCann, Jeff Rose and Jessica Enriquez
Mar 18, 2013
The University of Nottingham recently published research that identified a stress hormone that is produced during moderate exercise that may protect the brain from memory changes related to dementia and...
Examining the issues of granny cameras in SNFS
By
Tim Ford
Jul 30, 2018
The news headlines are bringing a modern issue to the public regarding the operation of skilled nursing homes – and that issue is the pairing of social media and the use of video cameras, known in...
It’s that time of year again …
By
Tara Roberts
Nov 18, 2016
Currently, we should understand Medicare Part B through the lens of Section 202 of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA).
Value of palliative care for those with End-Stage Renal Disease
By
John W. Halsey
Oct 30, 2017
Approximately 600,000 Americans live with ESRD, representing 1.1% of the Medicare population but 5.6% of Medicare costs.
Section GG: Collaboration with rehab
By
Renee Kinder
Oct 20, 2016
The new GG Section of the MDS has been in practice for almost a month — just enough time to see what questions about nursing and therapy departments cooperating still need answering.
3 strategies for improved medication management communications in SNFs
By
Anne Tumlinson
Mar 17, 2014
One area where many SNFs have room to improve is medication management. Optimizing medication management services during care transitions will position SNFs as high-value partners in the preferred referral...
Improving outcomes and reducing readmissions
By
Benjamin Zaniello, M.D.
Aug 29, 2018
In a healthcare system perpetually challenged with care coordination, older patients – especially those admitted to skilled nursing facilities – represent the biggest challenge of all.