Chickens absolutely love Thanksgiving. At least on that one special day, they can finally breathe a little easier while chefs from humble homes to long-term care kitchens choose a larger bird for celebratory...
SNFs to pay $3 million to settle first of a kind ambulance swapping case
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Dec 02, 2015
A Texas skilled nursing facility operator will pay $3 million to settle allegations that it received kickbacks from ambulance companies, the Department of Justice announced Monday.
The most common software project management mistakes
Nov 30, 2015
Here are the four big mistakes that get in the way of good software project management for nursing homes and what to do about them.
Just don’t call me late for dinner
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James M. Berklan
Nov 25, 2015
There’s a wisecrack about getting someone’s name right that ends with, “Call me whatever you want, but just don’t call me late for dinner.” Were it only such a light matter...
Alcohol and medicine abuse among seniors
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David Rotenberg
Nov 24, 2015
Some clients entering long-term facilities may already abuse alcohol or other drugs.
Hungry for a breakthrough
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Nov 24, 2015
Study findings that are applicable to people’s daily lives, like sleep and exercise, are good. Incorporating emotions or heart, as I’ve written about previously, works too. But the best way...
Kind words from residents
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Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Nov 23, 2015
To get us in the spirit of gratitude for Thanksgiving, I’ve included a sample of grateful comments made by residents to their psychologists. The nice things they say can really make things better.
Positivity is not just an attitude — it’s an action.
Early experiences with Cal MediConnect
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Bruce Chernof, M.D.
Nov 18, 2015
The traditional system of separate Medicare and Medicaid programs is the least person-centered, most fragmented, and least efficient option.
The skilled eye of a speech pathologist
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Renee Kinder
Nov 16, 2015
The Medicare Benefit Policy Manual provides guidance for rehabilitation professionals on criteria for reasonable and necessary skilled services which include: Following Evidenced Based Practice Patterns:...