The traditional system of separate Medicare and Medicaid programs is the least person-centered, most fragmented, and least efficient option.
Waiting for the ice cream truck
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 21, 2020
There aren’t enough covers to pull over my head anymore.
At home from minute one
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 11, 2017
Let’s face it: While some of us may be great at welcoming new residents, most of us are checking off our regulatory boxes and inventories and documenting.
Getting back to basics at Revera
By
Dee Rossetti
Jul 01, 2013
Revera Nursing and Rehab has taken a ‘back to basics’ stance to continue to expand its clinical capabilities portfolio and provide patients with the care, respect and positive outcomes they...
Do not harm – The ethics of hand hygiene
By
Martie Moore
Dec 10, 2018
Engaging in an ethical dialogue has to be done with authentic intent by leaders.
Having my say: Top rehab pay for all
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Aug 02, 2011
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L, Author, “Rehab Realities” blog, President and owner, A Mesured Solution Inc.
Be a caddie, not a pro
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jan 22, 2019
Have you ever watched the Masters golf tournament? You know, the guys playing golf in Georgia, trying to grab the green jacket? I think you all know I love a good analogy (not as much as a good cup of...
Conversation with my younger self
By
Julie Thorson
Oct 13, 2016
As we grow personally and professionally, aren’t there things we all wish we would have known prior to making the choices or decisions we did? I’m not talking about information you can study...
A happy Christmas to all
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 14, 2021
‘Twas the morning of Christmas, when all through the buildingNo staff member was sitting, but everyone scurrying.The residents were washed and groomed with care,Knowing that visitors (finally) soon...
Navigating bundled payments
By
Dave Sedgwick
Apr 25, 2016
There’s a lot of hand-wringing in the post-acute world these days as observers try to predict just how material the constant changes to reimbursement will be for the operators.