Providers will be greeted at the end of the month by more important tweaks and changes to multiple parts of the Minimum Data Set resident assessment tool.
Rally the troops
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 02, 2012
Acquiring new information technology systems is one thing. Making them work well among facility staff is another; experts give recommendations.
Green is good: long-term care transportation choices that save money and the environment
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2009
Investing in more efficient transportation options is smart. It helps the environment, cuts down on costs—and it’s not as hard as it sounds
No regret shopping
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2011
Time, research spent exploring options will pay off in bathing unit and lift buys
The design dilemma
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 03, 2011
As facilities consider whether to go hospitality or homelike, many are doing a little bit of both. The effect can be comfortable spaces with a touch of luxury
Pressure’s on
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2008
Caregivers have been feeling the heat as CMS has started to focus more on wound care prevention in nursing facilities.
Thinking about you: using resident surveys to better evaluate quality-of-life in long-term care communities
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2009
Resident surveys are being used more often to determine what customers like—and dislike—about the quality of life they enjoy in long-term care communities
Taking a load off
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 05, 2015
More facilities are pulling the plug on resource-robbing laundry practices — as they seek to lessen environmental burden and improve the bottom line
Best feet forward: How to target DFUs
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 02, 2011
Providers find that the growing challenge of serving more diabetics and their foot ulcers is best done with foot specialists and a dedicated care team
Tasteful twists
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 01, 2009
The layout and design of dining areas in long-term care facilities are key to keeping residents and families coming back for seconds