When it comes to the adoption of information management systems in long-term care, it appears there’s reason for both optimism and frustration.
Reader Poll: Who is your best friend at work?
Jun 05, 2017
“My boss is my best friend at work. She’s given me an opportunity to travel and to seek out continuing education opportunities. I can ask her questions at any time, like, ‘Can you explain...
First state program to reward LTC workforce quality
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Haymarket Media
Aug 04, 2006
Long-term care facilities that meet higher standards for workplace culture will receive special licensure in North Carolina under a unique state program. The North Carolina General Assembly recently approved...
Wound Care feature: Growth spurt
By
Liza Berger
Aug 07, 2006
Wound care is on a tear. As demand continues to build, newer technologies are moving the industry ahead — by the billions
Aging services TV and internet provider announce merger
Jun 12, 2018
Bulk TV & Internet is merging with another player in the field.
Taming the MDS
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2013
Providers will be greeted at the end of the month by more important tweaks and changes to multiple parts of the Minimum Data Set resident assessment tool.
Pivotal hearing on ICD-10 implementation today: Time to join ‘the rest of the world’
By
John Hall
Feb 11, 2015
Payors, clinicians, suppliers and other staunch advocates of long-awaited ICD-10 codes will urge a House panel today to keep pushing its planned October 1 implementation date.
Nursing home fined for not reporting fall that led to death of a facility founder, expects restitution...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 09, 2018
A Massachusetts nursing home where a resident fell and was shuffled back to bed without an official report was issued a $140,000 fine following the man’s death. The facility says it expects to be...
Reader Poll: What’s something you wish people outside of the industry knew about long-term care?
Apr 04, 2016
“I think the thing I would like folks to know is there’s always a battle to get rid of the stereotypes. The people I work with are very intent on putting their heart and care into what they...
Radio station invites community to send seniors some love
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 31, 2018
It might not be a traditional match, but young professionals are flashing googly eyes at seniors in South Dakota in time for Valentine’s Day — as are softball players, scrapbooking moms and businessmen...