The ‘shock and awe’ of stark, new guidelines on wound care have not yet hit, but providers can expect some changes.
Diabetes gets Golden touch with unique pilot program
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2008
A tidal wave of individuals with diabetes is expected to hit the nation’s nursing homes in the coming years. To prepare for it, one of the country’s largest nursing home chains already has...
Pressure sore leads to false-advertising suit
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2014
A resident who developed a serious pressure ulcer allegedly due to negligence at a Pennsylvania continuing care retirement community is suing the operator, claiming it purposely misrepresented its care...
CMS prods hospitals to improve discharge info for SNFs, home health
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 07, 2023
Hospitals’ shortcomings in providing post-acute care providers with adequate discharge information prompted federal regulators to issue a special memo Tuesday.
4th Online Expo brings major topics to you
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2010
McKnight’s annual virtual meeting and trade show again will offer five free CEUs
Lynn Hood to receive 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 12, 2024
Lynn Hood, a long-term care executive well-known for answering the call to act under emergency conditions and being a champion of employees, has been chosen as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award...
Risk Management Feature: Overexposed?
By
James M. Berklan
May 12, 2006
Recent risk management developments have raised the ante for providers. Answers may lie in mastering basic practices
Winners announced in 13th Annual McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 21, 2023
RiverSpring Living from the Bronx, NY, was a big winner Wednesday when medalists were announced in the 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards competition.
Risk management feature — Taking a gamble
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 08, 2006
The task of risk management is becoming more complicated as the number of Alzheimer’s and dementia residents rises.
Wound care feature: Team players
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 09, 2007
Wound care has taken on a new status in long-term care, and like many celebrities, an entourage now often accompanies it.