Through the lens of fear: Partnering with families
By
Martie Moore
Jan 31, 2021
I remember sitting with her, holding her hand, telling her the same information over and over again. Finally, she lifted her head and said, I hear what you are saying. Within five minutes, she asked me...
Ask the legal expert … about civil rights ruling
By
Norris Cunningham
Feb 01, 2024
I read that there is a class action lawsuit against New York State related to its veterans homes. Is this because of that Supreme Court case from earlier this year?
COVID-19 litigation against nursing homes is likely to remain an ongoing threat. That is why facilities need to continue to remain vigilant in adhering to the latest guidance and regulations, advised the...
State News for January/February 2022
Feb 01, 2022
Staffing pressures and Medicaid reimbursement issues being felt around the nation pushed several Nebraska nursing homes to their ends in late 2021.
Ransomware attack exposes data from 47,000+ residents
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 01, 2020
A Maryland long-term care operator became the latest victim of a ransomware incident. In June, Lorien Health Services, which offers assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation at nine locations,...
Ask The Care Expert, Sherrie Dornberger, RN, CDONA, FACDONA Executive Director, NADONA
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
It seems more empathy is needed everywhere in society. We, of course, need to empathize with our residents all the time. Any suggestions on how to do this well, without losing sight of our work responsibilities?...
Making secure choices: What administrators should know about security systems
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 18, 2019
Resident safety is an equal-opportunity landmine for providers. Three out of five assisted living residents affected by dementia, for example, will wander as a way of coping with their condition-related...
Ask the care expert: Any good team building ideas?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jun 01, 2022
I am looking at some team building things to do to get my staff working better together. Any ideas that are fun, but not physical things like rock climbing?
Study: Gig nursing platforms may offer mixed bag for LTC
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 07, 2023
Online platforms that allow nurses to pick and choose which facilities they work for are an effort to combat the nursing shortage. The platforms, however, have benefits and disadvantages for all parties...
Having My Say | Non-retirees: The new LTC superheroes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 01, 2022
My middle child, not yet old enough for middle school, recently asked me when I planned to retire. Me of no gray hair, of the too-small 401K, of exciting career accomplishments yet to be achieved!