Miss Dudlicek was right: There are at least two sides to this nursing home story
By
John O'Connor
Jun 18, 2018
Regardless, my class took in the film as part of a field trip, which meant our teacher was obligated to talk about the basics of the scrivener’s craft afterward.
Not all regulatory threats come from within
By
John O'Connor
Nov 19, 2018
It’s looking increasingly like one of the nation’s largest firms could inadvertently cause more rules and regulations to come your way.
Here we go again: All nursing homes are bad
By
John O'Connor
Sep 17, 2017
There is no way to sugarcoat what happened last week in Hollywood Hills, FL. Eight skilled care residents died in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Our condolences go out to the victims and their families. But...
Sorry, that’s not the full recipe for fixing nursing homes
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John O'Connor
Jun 04, 2012
The Atlantic’s recent article called ‘How to Fix Nursing Homes’ is a well-written and thoughtful piece. My only gripe is that the headline is a bit of a reach.
Bold moves that won’t do long-term care any favors
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John O'Connor
Apr 09, 2018
By most accounts, the election of Donald J. Trump as our 45th President has been great news for long-term care operators. But amid various success stories, a serious misstep may be in the works.
What should long-term care make of these scathing reviews?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 23, 2018
Two stories that resonated the most over the past year have been personal blogs from long-term care operators who have left the profession. That’s a very interesting fact.
Top 5 news stories reveal varied interests among long-term care professionals
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John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2014
What do neck abnormalities, dangerous bacteria, a murder-suicide, a defensive nursing home chain, and antipsychotic guidelines have in common? These five developments were voted the most popular news stories...
Helping lawyers sue facilities? He’s shocked, shocked you’d say that
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John O'Connor
Feb 27, 2015
Whatever you do, don’t call Brian Lee a shill for trial lawyers. The former head of Florida’s long-term-care ombudsman program is simply trying to improve nursing homes. That’s his story...
More evidence that long-term care operators are not simply heartless bottom feeders
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John O'Connor
Jan 28, 2013
What matters most to long-term care operators? Certainly, remaining in business is a top priority. But providers are not just fixated on the bottom line. Here are some telltale signs.
The ‘fake news’ problem is all too real. But probably not as you imagine.
By
John O'Connor
Jul 16, 2018
We seem to breeding unprecedented numbers of self-righteous experts armed with warped perspectives. That’s where “fake news” is doing its real damage. And by all accounts, things are...