It is not often that we think of Legionnaires’ disease, the form of pneumonia brought on by inhaling aerosolized water containing L pneumophila bacteria. But when the illness rears its ugly head,...
Understanding the Joint Commission’s patient safety goals
By
Max Gottlieb
Mar 11, 2016
The goals highlight safety problems in the current state of healthcare and offer possible solutions.
Avoid these ‘gotchas’ in PBJ reporting
By
Don Feige
May 16, 2016
The latest communications from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services indicate mandatory PBJ submission will not be delayed. Most skilled nursing facilities are starting the work to prepare for the...
Content marketing: What it means for nursing homes
Apr 04, 2016
Content marketing doesn’t have to be a big budget endeavor taking most of your time. It can be done through these simple steps and others.
Transition planning requirements are coming
By
Rhonda DePaul-DeMeno, RN, BS, MPM
Nov 09, 2015
Under the new proposed rules, if you don’t start upon admission you’re already at risk for non-compliance.
Humanizing the workplace: Person-centered care requires a person-centered workplace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Aug 31, 2018
When leaders create a caring work environment, employees in turn, are more willing and able to create a caring environment for patients and residents. It behooves us to create a person-centered workplace.
Why your resident engagement metrics aren’t working
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Jan 22, 2018
A community cannot simply use a non-drug intervention and anticipate immediate results and a person-centered status.
Culture change can make a nursing home a better place to work
By
Tom Moverman
Aug 24, 2018
Friendly employees who naturally take a genuine interest in other people can do wonders for creating a warm and inviting culture. Interactions between guests and residents become less institutional and...
The road to Section GG
By
Michael Katri
Jun 17, 2016
Planning now will ensure successful implementation of Section GG before October 1, 2016
Preventing medical errors in long-term care
By
Bardia Anvar, M.D.
Oct 30, 2015
Does your facility have a checklist for important patient care events?