Often-neglected data analysis can help when residents fall, revealing patterns and leading to better quality care and less duplication of effort
Cracking the code
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2013
Long-term care administrators and nurses are under pressure to train staff to assess and document skin conditions to keep patients out of the hospital.
‘Do the right thing’
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2012
Experts say compliance programs need to start with a solid dose of conscience, followed by commitment, resources, diligence, communications and training
Big data headaches
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2014
A tsunami of information has skilled nursing facilities searching for ways to shore up against the deluge that could wash over the long-term care industry
Improving infection control
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2011
Study results indicate ‘culture change’ guided by checklists may be necessary to effectively reduce pathogen threats in new long-term care environment
MDS 3.0: Worst over?
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2011
Medicare’s new system for assessing residents and determining payment levels has required adjustments. But most providers are taking the challenges in stride
An IT essential
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2007
When it comes to protecting information technology, asset management is not an optional task, technology experts say
Inspiring motivation
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 01, 2014
Cultivating motivation in the rehab therapy setting comes down to pushing the right buttons at the right time — and knowing when to stop pushing.
Common-sense skin care
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2011
Good training, effective use of ‘team’ caregiving deemed the key cornerstones
Wanderers welcome: New technologies for resident safety
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2011
Balancing autonomy with resident dignity continues to be a challenge for most providers. Fortunately, technology-based tools make it easier to watch residents.