Creating a memory care program that engages residents
By
Josh Crisp
Apr 25, 2016
When I first began working in senior living, there weren’t memory-care-specific initiatives available. I quickly discovered that many seniors and their families had a negative perception of memory...
Annual employee surveys are not enough
By
Michael Miller
Apr 13, 2016
Do you really care about your employees? The better question to ask is if your employees feel like you care about them?
Spotting the signs of elder abuse
By
Bardia Anvar, M.D.
Apr 06, 2016
One of the most disturbing aspects of working closely with patients of nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities is the growing problem of elder abuse
Adding value through aquatic therapy
By
Bob Bowles and Diana Perez, DPT
Mar 23, 2016
It wasn’t an insignificant investment, but our pool turned out to be one of the unique selling points that we feel has turned us into a marketplace leader.
What the smell really is
By
Amanda Harris
Feb 12, 2016
Many believe the distinct odor in nursing homes is urine, but it really it’s something called nonenal.
Did a cholera outbreak inspire ICD-1?
By
Jonathan Elion, MD, FACC
Dec 09, 2015
John Snow was clearly a man ahead of his times.
The most common software project management mistakes
Nov 30, 2015
Here are the four big mistakes that get in the way of good software project management for nursing homes and what to do about them.
CCJR makes us look at delivery of long-term care
By
Ravi Komatireddy, M.D., Howard Weiss, M.D.
Nov 18, 2015
Bundled payments are an effort to create a fixed target price for a DRG or group of DRGs that include a group medical services.
How EHRs can help providers better care
By
Dave Wessinger
Nov 02, 2015
Most of the larger, national senior care organizations by now have implemented EHRs. But few smaller, independent providers have followed suit.
Antibiotic stewardship gain momentum
Oct 13, 2015
Antibiotic stewardship is gaining importance as a specific component to incorporate in infection prevention and control plans.