Thomas Slemmer, AAHSA Board Chairman: Modesty’s his policy
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2007
Don’t expect much fanfare when Thomas Slemmer ascends to the chairman’s post for the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. He is not one to revel in the spotlight.
Care from a distance: wound care in rural communities
By
John Andrews
Mar 01, 2010
Nursing facilities in rural areas have the challenge of staying on top of wound therapies as well as reaching patients who may live too far away to seek help
Feature: Prescribing Unity
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2014
Assembling a well-coordinated medication management team requires solid communication, collaboration and convergence of clinical professionals
Losing steam
By
John Andrews
Feb 06, 2008
The eldercare real estate market may no longer be red-hot, but it is largely insulated from the residential sector collapse.
Profile — In his own words: Larry Lane, VP, Govt. Relations, Genesis HealthCare
By
John Andrews
Mar 11, 2006
Those who have spent an appreciable amount of time in long-term care probably have had occasion to speak with Larry Lane. And that means encountering Lane’s unique vocabulary.
Contracting a matter of taste
By
John Andrews
Jul 15, 2004
Larry Harris overhauled his facility’s food service program after having an epiphany. The president of the Willowbrook Christian communities in central Ohio said all it took was a night out with...
Towering presence
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2007
Rick Miller, AHCA board chairman
Profile: Rick Miller, AHCA Board Chairman: Towering Presence
By
John Andrews
Dec 06, 2007
Seven-foot tall people might be common in professional basketball, but they are a rare sight elsewhere, including long-term care.
Fear’s over. Now what?
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2010
Infection control practitioners are reviewing providers’ performance in the aftermath of the H1N1 flu pandemic—and planning for the next emergency
A shifting climate: navigating an uncertain lending environment
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2009
The lending environment is better, but it is still unpredictable. Providers asking for capital should come prepared to prove their worthiness as borrowers