After an especially virulent flu season last year, providers are planning to be wiser about preventing outbreaks in 2009.
‘E’-harmony
Dec 01, 2008
While it might require some significant financial investment, information technology can positively affect an organization.
Footing the bill
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2008
Nursing homes increasingly are seeing and treating diabetic foot ulcers. Managing and preventing them are paramount.
Glad you asked
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2008
Resident satisfaction surveys are becoming widespread as consumer, regulatory pressures bear down on the industry.
Future shock
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2008
Historically, those in need of seniors housing and care options had but one real choice: nursing homes. But market changes and policy shifts have collectively reduced the role of nursing care as the nation’s...
A claims game
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2008
Providers might not realize how much times have changed. It’s a buyer’s market when it comes to facility insurance policies
A sore subject
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2008
Wound management and prevention, like a wound itself, is a painful subject for many long-term care providers. It often ranks highest among their resident care-related concerns.
Looks do matter
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2008
Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.
A war on bugs
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2008
Nursing homes are fighting against the spread of a new era of infections – tough, resilient and prevalent in the community
An imperfect world calls for an increase in risk management
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2008
Falls and medication errors can lead to big problems. That is why providers need to be extra vigilant about prevention.