Skilled nursing recovery hangs in the balance as life with COVID takes shape
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2022
As U.S. skilled nursing providers approach the two-year anniversary of COVID-19’s deadly beginnings, they’re looking for a fresh start. But will they be able to find it in a year during which any major...
Skilled nursing recovery hangs in the balance as life with COVID takes shape
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 01, 2022
An unrelenting virus will shape the year ahead, but staffing shortages, state and federal legislation and technology also could lead to much-needed new opportunities for the skilled nursing sector.
Price-gouging accusations lead to action: LTC operators seek agency staffing fixes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2021
After watching pay for temporary workers explode over the last year-plus, providers have been calling out anti-competitive behavior and pushing for fast state and federal pricing reforms.
Skilled nursing specialties are very much alive — and thriving — after COVID-19
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 01, 2021
Here’s how providers are integrating with key partners and combining clinical prowess with new technology to go after more complex patients and create census-driving powerhouses.
The new normal? COVID-19 precautions and innovations drive daily life even as vaccinations rise, cases...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 01, 2021
As COVID-19 began its death march through long-term care facilities early last spring, Principle LTC President and CEO Lynn Hood opened a Special Care Unit to treat infected patients from many of her chain’s...
Ellen D’Ardenne’s nourishing presence
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2020
Ellen D’Ardenne, Executive Director, The Glebe
Oxygen therapy shifts makeup of DFUs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 01, 2020
A small study of patients with diabetic foot ulcers showed that using topical oxygen as part of treatment can encourage the growth of healthy bacteria — making this a possible alternative to antibiotics.
Life Care Centers settles pregnancy suit
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 02, 2020
Skilled nursing provider Life Care Centers of America and an affiliate will pay $170,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Esformes receives $44M penalty to go with jail time
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 05, 2020
After three years, the case of former long-term care mogul Philip Esformes has ended with a financial penalty that matches the personal level of enrichment gained in a massive fraud scheme.
From homey to techy
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 17, 2019
Innovation has driven changes in furniture and design over the last decade as providers search for the best combinations for their vulnerable populations.