I can’t remember the date. I don’t remember what was happening at the time. What regulation changed, who tested positive, what family was upset, what team member was infuriated, or what system had...
Doesn’t anybody read emails anymore?
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 11, 2022
Doesn’t anybody read emails anymore? Oh, you’re going to answer that of course you do. Of course you read emails. But do you really read your emails? Like read the entire email? If you’re like...
MDS meets VBP: I love a good value, don’t you?
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Joel VanEaton
Oct 10, 2022
I love a good value, don’t you? It’s hard to find one these days in this economy. Recently a friend of mine purchased a used vehicle from a reputable local dealership. Within a week, the engine...
Why information blocking in post-acute care really should matter to you
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Robert Latz
Oct 07, 2022
The second phase of the information blocking rule came into play Thursday (Oct. 6), and it affects EVERY healthcare provider, including those of us in post-acute care settings. The main change between...
The challenges of transitional care, and how to meet them
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Melissa Powell
Oct 05, 2022
Transitional care — a set of actions put in place when a patient leaves a hospital or skilled nursing facility — is a vital part of the care journey and one that has increased in importance as...
CNAs: The forgotten soldiers in the war against COVID-19
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John Booker
Oct 03, 2022
It’s never been more important to listen to your frontline workers in emergencies. Managers need to trust them when they offer advice or concerns, and supervisors need to know what their staff...
The elephant in the room: Are you prepared for the next emergency?
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Angela Rinehart
Norris Cunningham
Sep 30, 2022
Historically, emergency preparedness programs in long-term care facilities have been less prioritized, with facilities understandably focusing on patient care and operations. But with the pandemic...
Life is like a Ferris wheel
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Sep 27, 2022
When comparing life to amusement park rides, many people say that life is like a roller-coaster. Lots of ups and downs and bumps around the bends. But I think that life is a lot more like a Ferris wheel....
Owners & investors: Must-have survival discussions to have with operators on managing SNF assets
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Alex S. Paley, MPH
Sep 22, 2022
The “new normal” for those who operate skilled nursing facilities is not so new anymore. Staffing and labor shortages that at one time would have been labeled as unthinkable are now the everyday...
Staffing challenges: A time to look inward
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Steven Littlehale
Sep 16, 2022
As the Biden administration marches toward some type of minimum staffing requirement for nursing homes, it’s easy for providers to feel like helpless, angry victims. Even as a proponent of acuity-based...