Guinness was calling and these LTC record breakers answered
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 18, 2015
A little-known fact in Berklan family lore is that I was once part of a Guinness World Records Book entry. There are press clippings somewhere at the house, but I don’t know exactly where.
Five strategies for greater laundry room efficiency
By
Bill Brooks
Sep 30, 2014
Residents of long-term care facilities expect clean towels and bedding, but likely don’t wonder about what goes on behind the scenes — and they shouldn’t have to.
Data Speaks: What is my niche? Data driven decision making
By
Joel VanEaton
Aug 03, 2020
When examined strategically, data has a voice, it comes to life, it can in fact speak volumes to you. Data speaks about the care you deliver, it provides insight into your treatment patterns, and data...
The LTC industry should be ashamed
By
Buffy Howard, NHA
Mar 10, 2017
I left long-term care in 2016. One day, I sat across a long conference room table and was awestruck by the decimation I observed before me.
Getting real: Ego-free leadership
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jan 31, 2018
Leaders have an incredible opportunity to influence and strengthen employee engagement.
Understanding revisions to 5-Star
By
Thomas Martin
May 13, 2019
The best way for SNFs that have lost stars to bounce back is to identify and work on the measures where they are weakest and take more ownership of their data stories.
Maintaining year-round vigilance against bed bugs
By
Eric Braun
Feb 22, 2017
During the summer months, many industries become increasingly concerned with potential bed bug infestations.
Transition planning requirements are coming
By
Rhonda DePaul-DeMeno, RN, BS, MPM
Nov 09, 2015
Under the new proposed rules, if you don’t start upon admission you’re already at risk for non-compliance.
Of Brookdale and branding: Thoughts for the small operator
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 25, 2014
Brookdale Senior Living’s acquisition of Emeritus Corp. is part of an ambitious strategy to make Brookdale the first truly national U.S. eldercare brand. So is it ominous that the Feb. 20 merger...
Little Sisters are behind the curve in a changing church
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 14, 2014
Challenging the Affordable Care Act’s “contraception mandate” in court is a matter of conscience, according to The Little Sisters of the Poor. It’s hard to fault people for following...