The Five-Star Quality Rating System is a good idea—in theory. In practice, it has fallen short of acceptable standards.
Analysis: Providers push for 2020 lift of CNA lockout
By
Liza Berger
Mar 02, 2020
Other legislative priorities this year include reauthorization of the Elder Justice Act.
Rehabilitation Feature: The short view
By
Liza Berger
Apr 11, 2007
Despite pressure from hospitals and potential Medicare cuts, more providers are attracted to short-term therapy services.
Desperate for testing, PPE, providers asked to report all COVID cases to authorities
By
Liza Berger
Apr 13, 2020
In an effort to secure needed testing and personal protective equipment (PPE), both major long-term care associations are urging providers to report all COVID-19-positive cases to state survey agencies...
Bridgemoor Transitional Care captures Gold with innovative post-acute care
By
Liza Berger
Oct 06, 2019
A technological embrace of value-based care earned Bridgemoor Transitional Care, which provides short-term rehabilitation following a hospital stay, the Gold Award in the Transitions category in the 2019...
Bill would expand education, training for workers in LTC
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2009
A group of bipartisan U.S. senators and congressmen last month introduced legislation to offer more educational and training opportunities for healthcare workers in long-term care and gerontology.
Average wages for administrators hit $128K, while DONs top $103K as market tightens
By
Liza Berger
Nov 14, 2019
How does a constricted labor market affect long-term care? Try unprecedented demand for high- and low-level positions. In turn, conditions have pressured salaries higher. “The labor market has never...
Rehabilitation Feature — Beefing up LTC
By
Liza Berger
Apr 17, 2006
Therapy is big business today. Facilities can benefit by keeping an eye on the competition, while finding a market niche.
Salaries for admins near $107k, DONs $93k
By
Liza Berger
Oct 06, 2017
By most indications, the U.S. economy is humming along, following years of recession and recovery. That robustness has had a lopsided effect on nursing homes, leading to increased competition for certain...
Give ’em a hand
By
Liza Berger
Aug 01, 2008
Some of the most important and underappreciated workers in long-term care are those in laundry and housekeeping