Most of the larger, national senior care organizations by now have implemented EHRs. But few smaller, independent providers have followed suit.
Better accuracy in AL medication management
By
Kendall Forbes, R.Ph.
Jul 30, 2014
The key to successful medication management is improving processes on multiple fronts so that staff members are more comfortable, confident, efficient and effective.
The future of post-acute care is visual
By
Brian Wallace
Feb 18, 2020
As an outside influencer to the long-term care space, I’ve discovered a rising trend in healthcare marketing like I’ve never seen before in my 13.5 years (and 10–11 years in infographics, specifically)...
What facilities can gain from robotics in physical therapy
By
Eric Dusseux
Mar 07, 2019
Almost 75% of all strokes occur in seniors aged 65 and up. As a result, there is a tremendous demand for physical therapy and rehabilitation among seniors.
Understanding a Return-to-Work program
By
Roger Comer
Sep 18, 2018
In the world of workers’ compensation, a Return-To-Work Program is one of the biggest impacts an employer can have on cost and employee morale. A Return-To-Work Program helps injured workers transition...
Reducing liability exposures with video
By
Guy Fragala, Ph.D.
Mar 10, 2022
Falls among the elderly are a major problem within healthcare facilities, and this severe problem requires attention. Some proposed technological solutions include optical sensors or cameras linked to...
Help, my facility is going through a CHOW! (And I don’t even know what that means!)
By
Steve Shain
Apr 12, 2023
What are CHOW’s, and why are they relevant to me working in a healthcare facility? Suffice it to say that this market craze is affecting all aspects of the skilled nursing world, especially on the financial...
Staff efficiency at its best
By
Jennifer Stelter
Mar 18, 2022
Simple engagement programs for residents with dementia can improve resident interactions and boost staff efficiency.
How COVID-19 is shaping the future of skilled nursing facility design
By
Melissa Powell
May 10, 2021
Most skilled nursing facilities were not designed to deal with crises like the coronavirus, though changes were made on the fly as the outbreak unfolded. More will follow in the years to come.
Disregard for clean indoor air is killing the elderly
By
Paul de la Port
Apr 06, 2021
It has been more than nine months since 239 scientists shared in an open letter their concerns with the World Health Organization that COVID-19 was not exclusively transmitted through droplets, but was...