Some changes for PDPM transition on Oct. 1 will revolve around the diagnoses and conditions of the resident.
Why SNFs better start talking with the hospital down the street, or risk getting left in the dust
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 22, 2019
I’ll admit that accountable care organizations are not my favorite topic in the world.
Telehealth in SNFs – A proposal for MA plans
By
Richard Cheng
Jan 21, 2019
ponents of the new Medicare Advantage proposed rule are likely optimistic for the future of telehelth in SNFs, but expanding the scope of telehealth in SNFs will continue to be an on-going endeavor.
Yes, Emmy, everyone dies
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 18, 2019
My efforts to explain life and death to my 4-year-old, it seems, have failed and as a result she wants to make sure all current members continue living. If I remain positive and continue to say our family...
Creating opportunities to live with purpose
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Jan 18, 2019
To overcome obstacles that prevent meaningful resident engagement, providers can start by providing activity professionals with the time, tools, and budget they need to succeed.
‘Don’t be greedy’ — Report urges SNF landlords to foster ‘win-win’ relationships
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 14, 2019
A new report notes that rents are likely too high in the skilled-nursing industry and will need to come down to foster a healthier relationship between owner and operators.
Long-term care provider launches pilot program, using volunteers to help address staffing shortages
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 11, 2019
Faced with chronic staffing shortages, one Canadian nursing home is deploying volunteers to help out during mealtime.
Ballot question on nurse-patient ratios shone a spotlight on vacancies
By
David Wilkins
Jan 09, 2019
Time-to-fill challenges in senior living and post-acute are often characterized by multiple underlying conditions, including a lack of data or knowledge of benchmarks, challenges around skillsets and organizational...
3 ways to evolve your staffing model
By
Mike King
Jan 07, 2019
As we’ve adopted the Green House Project® model of care, we’ve noticed staff and residents have truly become like family.
Making sense of the new SNF quality measures
By
Thomas Martin
Jan 07, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has become laser focused on the post-acute realm.