When good things come to long-term care from unexpected sources
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 04, 2022
Some people and things just aren’t going to get along. But on occasion, form breaks.
Research supports COVID-19 booster shot mandates for SNF workers
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2022
With the prospect of new strains of the COVID-19 virus looming, researchers are making a case for states to impose vaccination booster shot mandates on nursing home employees.
Registration open for annual NASL meeting Oct. 9-11
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 29, 2022
Registration is now underway for the NASL annual meeting, which will take place 9-11 at the Omni in downtown Nashville, TN.
LTC’s latest big worry: Who’s getting and who’s giving?
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 28, 2022
Of all the issues spooking long-term care providers lately, one might seem to be a bouquet of sunshine to the unsuspecting.
Emergencies help needed: More ‘strike’ teams, policy improvements vital for nursing homes, report...
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 25, 2022
Despite diligent efforts by nursing homes during COVID-19 outbreaks, operators need help from policy makers to ensure better levels of care during future infection control emergencies, researchers say.
Plans for annual NIC fall conference ramping up
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 22, 2022
Registration is ongoing for the 2022 NIC Fall conference, which will take place Sept. 14-16 in Washington, DC. The annual meeting’s theme is “Forward Together” and will take place at the Marriott...
Judgment of COVID-19 lockdown effects delirious in its own right?
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 21, 2022
Is it fair to judge the COVID-19 lockdown by the effects of only its first two months? Some people seem to think so.
CMS to post ‘up-to-date’ COVID booster shot data next
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 11, 2022
Nursing home operators still getting used to last Thursday’s announcement that federal regulators are now publicizing more staffing data also can expect greater detail about staff vaccination rates to...
Matros, Dornberger headline McKnight’s 17th Online Forum
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 08, 2022
Attendees will hear from two of long-term care’s leading figures July 19 at the 17th McKnight’s Online Forum
Another reason for nursing home envy
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 07, 2022
Whether they’re teammates or rivals, nursing homes and hospitals should ever pass up a chance to learn from one another.