When I found out Andy Rooney died over the weekend, I was unexpectedly saddened. For me, Andy Rooney represents my fondest thoughts about my own grandfather. He died from congestive heart failure, after...
An insomniac’s dream
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 14, 2012
Finally, something else to lie awake worrying about. A news story last week cited a study suggesting that sleep quality should improve with age. Great. That’s all I need. More pressure.
2012 Tech Awards winners announced
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 12, 2012
The inaugural edition of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards — Connect Our World competition is in the books and the winners have been crowned. Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards were given...
ACLU takes on nursing homes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 23, 2016
Of course precautions have to be taken in a healthcare setting to prevent the spread of AIDS, but they are things you’d also use as a basic standard of care.
Frustrations of a persecuted provider boil over
By
Barry Bortz
Nov 01, 2011
What happens when a government and society create an evil enemy of the state? They begin by calling them monsters, a drain on society that is guilty of heinous crimes, and they use the legal system and...
Newman hired by Dominion Senior Living
May 30, 2017
Dominion Senior Living has hired Tina Newman as its executive director for its new Richmond location.
When crisis hits
By
Shane Swisher
Feb 27, 2012
Unfortunate events can occur anywhere, at any time, including in long-term care. How a company handles the situation is what determines whether it’s perceived as a success or failure.
Burgess named new chief medical officer at Tutera Senior Living & Health Care
Jun 05, 2018
A Kansas City, MO-based skilled nursing and assisted living provider has named Anthony Burgess, M.D., as its new chief medical officer.
The growing cost of compliance in long-term care
By
Michael K. Loucks
Nov 09, 2010
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will expand compliance-related regulations for skilled nursing facilities.
Segal named leader of Rhode Island skilled nursing facility
Mar 06, 2018
There’s new leadership at the top of one skilled nursing facility in Providence, RI.