Terminations without litigation in the long-term care industry
By
Howard Kurman and Julius Steiner
Jul 26, 2012
In today’s litigious work environment, nursing home employers face increasingly large monetary exposure when contemplating or effectuating terminations of employees. In this three part series, we...
Market it like a tattoo
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Nov 07, 2023
I was driving and listening to the radio last week and I heard an interesting marketing campaign. Apparently, to get people to vacation in Acapulco, the city’s newest campaign to get tourists is to offer...
Being thankful 2023
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Nov 21, 2023
Ah yes, it is the time of year when we think about the things we are thankful for. I would guess that most people have some kind of tradition on Thanksgiving of expressing thanks. In our home, we...
3 ways to evolve your staffing model
By
Mike King
Jan 07, 2019
As we’ve adopted the Green House Project® model of care, we’ve noticed staff and residents have truly become like family.
Come fly with us!
By
Diane Carter
Oct 06, 2017
Watching the news these days, it’s easy to feel like nursing homes and those of us working in them aren’t doing anything right. I want to suggest otherwise.
Listening instead of reacting
By
Tara Roberts
Oct 29, 2015
Reimbursement model changes should bring freedom back to the licensed professional.
2015: The year of innovation
By
Jon Kole
Dec 19, 2014
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2014 and hello to 2015, now is the time to make a New Year’s resolution of innovation. While each long-term care facility will chart its own course, the Hebrew Home...
Non-profit nursing homes offer advantages
By
Matthew Gallardo
Sep 18, 2014
Knowing the right questions to ask and the right characteristics to look for are vital for potential residents and family to making a better and more informed choice. Potential customers, however, may...
How about senior living, care and programs for MEN?
By
Michelle Seitzer
Mar 12, 2012
There is something to be said for creating a senior living environment that is inviting both to female AND male residents, as well as female AND male visitors.
Supreme Court levels the playing field for SNFs
By
Alan C. Horowitz, Esq., RN
May 01, 2023
As part of its survey process, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is authorized to take several enforcement actions, including but not limited to imposing civil money penalties (CMP), denials...