My husband and I visit New York City once or twice a year. Love the shows, love the atmosphere, love the restaurants, can’t wait to get home to my relatively bucolic environment. The last time...
Ageism in LTC
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Oct 26, 2021
As I listened last week to a web event on confronting ageism in healthcare, I found myself nodding in agreement with the participants, who were all themselves nodding at the comments of their collaborators. ...
The pandemic doesn’t mean you can sleep on anti-kickback law compliance
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Sep 22, 2021
On September 8, 2021, the Department of Justice, in connection with the Office of Inspector General, announced a settlement of $17 million against a home health agency that purchased two home health agencies...
A viral load of gratitude
By
Martie Moore
Nov 18, 2020
How do you express gratitude for all the people that are working in what is certainly the most challenging of times?
Transformational leadership: Why you matter!
By
Martie Moore
Sep 04, 2019
Is transformational leadership trendy or a radical change in leadership styles for today’s environment? Long-term care managers need to know.
Helping MDS staff prepare for PDPM
By
Stacy Darling, MBA, MPT, AT, RAC-CT
Sep 06, 2019
The days of Medicare A reimbursement being managed by “Mom” and “Dad” is now dependent on the “village,” i.e. the interdisciplinary team. This transition will create a huge opportunity for...
One letter, one voice, and how CMS listened
By
Peg Tobin
Apr 30, 2019
Concerned about the challenges facing our healthcare industry, I decided even though I am but one person, I should do something and let my voice be heard.
Dysphagia and changing dietary standards: Understanding IDDSI
By
Renee Kinder
Apr 11, 2019
Dysphagia diet framework consists of eight levels (0-7) and includes both foods and liquids on a single continuum.
End-of-Life option laws should avoid needless red tape
By
Kim Callinan
Jan 01, 2019
Medical aid in dying is the most regulated end-of-life care option — far more regulated than other end-of-life care options — which have far greater risk for abuse or coercion, such as palliative...
Cognitive Function: Getting it right under PDPM
By
Renee Kinder
Dec 13, 2018
Accurate measurement of cognitive-based functioning is an essential area within the forthcoming Patient-Driven Payment Model. Getting it right requires us to consider impacts of the environment, medical...