There’s never been a newsier time in the world of senior care. Numerous huge issues and personalities have shaped the last 12 months. But there’s one clear choice for who should be “The...
Home for the holidays
By
Steve Wogen
Dec 20, 2017
The holiday season is a festive time when we gather with family and friends to celebrate life, enjoy each other’s company, and take stock of the year that’s ending while looking ahead with...
Yes, the regulatory picture is actually improving
By
John O'Connor
Dec 18, 2017
Believe it or not, the overall picture has been improving. And it might get even better in 2018.
Are we asking ourselves the right questions about resident engagement?
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Dec 15, 2017
As the CMS Rules of Participation continue to roll out, providers are required to promote resident agency in making their own daily decisions and to understand their unique so that a more person-centered...
Disaster or learning opportunity?
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 15, 2017
It pays to know that amid the byzantine architecture of the Department of Health and Human Services there are QIN-QIOs. That’s Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Networks for those with...
A MRSA vaccine may be on the horizon
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 13, 2017
If a MRSA vaccine could be developed for adults, it could potentially save nursing homes a lot of money, not to mention reset some of our infection control protocols.
Palliative care improves outcomes for those with COPD
By
Terri Maxwell
Dec 11, 2017
Almost 15.7 million Americans are diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a chronic respiratory illness with multiple disabling symptoms that impact quality of life.
Understanding tinnitus in residents
By
Lauren Conte
Dec 08, 2017
Roughly 20 million people struggle with chronic tinnitus, while 2 million have extreme and debilitating cases.
Now that it’s teed up, providers need to keep an eye on this ball
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 07, 2017
Golfing great Jack Nicklaus had an insightful comment that long-term care providers might find helpful as they struggle with day-to-day tasks.
Electronic Health Records: It’s not you, it’s me?
By
Adam Arker
Dec 06, 2017
In recent years, the number of long-term and post-acute care providers who use electronic health records has grown rapidly in response to increased regulations, additional data requirements, and downstream...