At a minimum, the next time someone tells you that they have a “miracle” solution, or a “quick fix” for your facility’s energy problems, ask a lot of questions.
Meditation can help with back pain
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Mar 01, 2016
My first introduction to meditation was not in a peaceful, spa-like setting. There were no candles burning, and if there was any light music playing in the background I didn’t hear it.
Five tips for connecting your senior care facility to an HIE
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Lee-Ann Ruf
Feb 29, 2016
Many senior-care providers will be looking for HIE partners this year to participate in bundled payment programs.
Maybe it’s time to reconsider the labor challenge
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John O'Connor
Feb 29, 2016
When it comes to recruitment and retention, many operators need to start doing a better job. It starts at the very beginning of the process.
A fistful of credits with 10th Online Expo
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James M. Berklan
Feb 26, 2016
The 10th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo is around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity for attendees to earn five free continuing education credits. The virtual trade show features five educational...
Nursing home sued after employee posts nude photos of resident
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Feb 25, 2016
A lawsuit has been filed against a South Dakota nursing home where an employee posted nude photos of a resident on social media. This marks the first time a facility has been sued in such a case, in addition...
In it for the long term
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Feb 23, 2016
There was one positive highlight the day I started working as a cashier at a Culver’s restaurant long ago: meeting Betty. She had to at least be in her 80s. She was tiny and spunky, greeting us all...
How to feel confident in IT decision making
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Rachel Weeks
Feb 22, 2016
The better you know and can articulate your needs, the easier it will be to identify the right technology solutions.
High-risk prescriptions, preventable hospitalizations among seniors are down
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Feb 18, 2016
The number of preventable hospital admissions and high-risk drug prescriptions among Medicare beneficiaries have substantially decreased in recent years, a new report shows.
Honoring dietary choices
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Renee Kinder
Feb 17, 2016
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to navigating difficult decisions related to PO diet intake.