Editors’ Blog: Nursing home survey system a big story
Aug 18, 2008
AAHSA’s recommendation to re-evaluate the survey and certification process resonated with the long-term care community.
7 top skilled nursing stories that resonated in 2018
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 21, 2018
Many of the biggest announcements the past 12 months will continue to play out in 2019 and beyond.
Community-centered
By
Brett Bakshis
Jun 01, 2008
From ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ to the streets of New Delhi, a New Jersey facility receives a cultural makeover to become a success story
Sun takes can-do spirit to struggling New Orleans
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2008
Cynical journalists can tell you: It’s hard to find pure “feel-good” stories nowadays. Really hard.
Family communication found important for memory care
By
Ashley Carman
Sep 01, 2013
Taking the time to learn a dementia resident’s life story is an essential tool in managing behavior in a memory care unit, an expert said in July.
Administrator, DON salaries rise in 2009
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2009
Despite healthy increases, the future remains uncertain
Door decoration program brings residents’ stories, rooms to life
By
Nov 14, 2017
Residents of a Canadian nursing home are getting the chance to spruce up their rooms with large custom door decals depicting everything from their favorite landscape to the door of their church.
Minnix: NY Times story raises concerns about accountability
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 23, 2007
Quality care is at stake if long-term care providers place profits over nursing home care. And providers need to be accountable for that care, said Larry Minnix, president and CEO of the American Association...
Molalla on her mind
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 05, 2018
You wouldn’t have seen any flashing lights or scurrying EMTs, but it was still a major crisis. The nursing home resident was completely out of his favorite pickles, and not just any variety would...
New mobile app released for wound care
Aug 30, 2016
WoundRounds® has said its comprehensive wound documentation system is now available as a mobile app. It is available for clients on the Apple App Store.