New CMS administrator among the expected changes, as Clinton and Trump set up transition teams
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 19, 2016
As Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump prepare their transition teams as part of their hoped-for march to the White House, one position is sure to catch long-term care officials’ notice: The future...
Marketer announces EMR partnership
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 06, 2019
Casamba, a California-based EMR vendor, has selected GoMarketing for marketing consulting.
Gardens can ease dementia
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2014
Gardens in nursing homes can help patients with dementia, new research indicates.
Who is ready for 2016?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2012
I imagine, no matter their political affiliation, there’s one thing that vendors in long-term care and politician operatives can agree on: This fall has felt like a marathon. Only the well energized...
Robots for hire
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 05, 2013
In the roundup of best Super Bowl commercials, the one that best relates to your lives didn’t air. No, I’m not talking about the elderly people escaping from the nursing home to go eat Taco...
New nurses need help with QI, study says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2013
Newly registered nurses should be encouraged to participate in online modules to learn about quality improvement protocols, and healthcare providers should make sure staffing levels are high enough for...
Making DNRs a part of SNFs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 30, 2012
For all the talk about reducing rehospitalizations, there seems to be a big element missing, according to the New York Times: that of talking.
How to handle residents that bully staff
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 11, 2016
I’ve written before about “mean girls” and their desire to exert control in continuing care retirement communities. But until reading an excellent new book, it didn’t occur to me...
Shirtless nurse creates controversy
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 13, 2016
Good news, female nurses, you are now respected professionals valued for your experience and education.
Handling your PR crisis
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 31, 2012
A few months ago, I called up a nursing facility that was embroiled in a legal snafu. I’m not sure I was able to utter an audible response to its marketing representative since I was busy hitting...