Integrating point-of-care technologies into long-term care is becoming more
routine, but providers still have a long way to go to capitalize on available tools
CAST makes it easier to use tech to improve social links
By
Amy Novotney
May 08, 2018
In its ongoing effort to help long-term care providers ensure older adults have access to quality care and a sustained quality of life as they age, the LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technology (CAST)...
Technology bytes
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 05, 2015
Working together to streamline electronic prescribing is a ‘work in progress’ that continues to challenge operators, prescribers and pharmacists to get it right
A better approach
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2013
Catheter-associated problems account for nearly a third of all infections reported at nursing homes. Simple precautions can dramatically reduce this challenge
Letting them know: The best new technology for effectively communicating with LTC staff
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 06, 2019
The average professional spends 28% of the work day reading and answering email, according to a McKinsey analysis. That amounts to 2.6 hours spent and 120 messages received per day for the average full-time...
The red glare
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 04, 2016
Providers are looking for lessons how to bill therapy right and avoid the hot
regulatory spotlight after the occurrence of numerous crackdowns
Wound care deserves plenty of attention, too
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 15, 2019
When it comes to wound care in long-term care, pressure ulcers often receive the highest priority from skilled nursing staff and administrators – often for good reason. “Pressure ulcers have...
Making secure choices: What administrators should know about security systems
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 18, 2019
Resident safety is an equal-opportunity landmine for providers. Three out of five assisted living residents affected by dementia, for example, will wander as a way of coping with their condition-related...
SNF wins appeal and has its $1 million fine cut by 97.4%
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 09, 2018
An administrative law judge slashed a $1 million fine against Philadelphia’s Springs at the Watermark by $974,000 in June, declaring that the nursing home took appropriate preventive measures within...
Prolonging other lives
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 04, 2016
How, where and when furniture is used is directly related to the ability to extend its durability and life, especially in high-traffic areas like dining rooms or lobbies