Acquiring new information technology systems is one thing. Making them work well among facility staff is another; experts give recommendations.
Taming the MDS
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2013
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.
Become a specialist: wound care specialists are highly valuable, but in short supply
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 01, 2009
Certified wound care nurses play a valuable role in long-term care settings. But even without them, facilities should strive to improve care practices
Referrals at risk
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 01, 2014
Interoperability for technology solutions is crucial for long-term care providers.
Rapid (Rx) transit
By
Julie Williamson
Feb 02, 2013
Time is a valuable and limited resource in long-term care. Caregivers often scramble to meet the varying needs of their residents and struggle to balance those duties against equally time-consuming regulatory...
Common-sense skin care
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 01, 2011
Good training, effective use of ‘team’ caregiving deemed the key cornerstones
Investing in your people
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 01, 2015
Lenders are increasing examining staff ratios, quality metrics and stability in long-term care facilities in order to determine capital availability for operators
Flooring getting firm footing
By
Julie Williamson
Aug 24, 2004
When Loveland Good Samaritan Retirement Village decided to replace its worn, outdated vinyl composite tile flooring in the dining room and corridors, the Loveland, CO-based provider knew that examining...
A sense of presence
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2010
Newer monitoring systems deliver better technology and resident-oversight capabilities. This allows facilities to use staff more efficiently and effectively
Quality care at hand
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 03, 2012
From tablets to smartphones, mobile technology is now an affordable way to spend more time with a resident while boosting efficiency for the caregiver.