A tsunami of information has skilled nursing facilities searching for ways to shore up against the deluge that could wash over the long-term care industry
When will LTC get serious about IT?
By
John Andrews
Jan 03, 2011
Impatience grows as progress moves slower than expected in the way long-term care providers pursue and adopt new technology for medical record keeping
Laundry duty hazards
By
John Andrews
Aug 02, 2011
From safely handling soiled linens to cleaning out dryer ducts, enforcing best practices is crucial for employee health, group efficiency and risk management
The power of feedback
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2011
Operators have discovered that keeping residents and their families satisfied can help all facets of managing the business — including the bottom line.
‘Do the right thing’
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2012
Experts say compliance programs need to start with a solid dose of conscience, followed by commitment, resources, diligence, communications and training
An imperfect world calls for an increase in risk management
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2008
Falls and medication errors can lead to big problems. That is why providers need to be extra vigilant about prevention.
Proper protection
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2013
Long-term care operators need to ensure that their lifeblood — data —is adequately guarded in the case of natural disaster, power outage or cyber attack
A solid relationship: maintaining strong ties between long-term care providers and information technology...
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2009
The rapports between a provider and IT vendor should start strong and remain that way. That means discussing expecations and asking the right questions
New short-cycle law: Is it worth the pain?
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2011
Long-term care pharmacists will have to adjust to shorter dispensation cycles
Eyeing ACO horizons
By
John Andrews
Jan 01, 2013
Providers must have the necessary data, analytics and IT infrastructure to meet a new, demanding role within cooperative care models