Christian Homes Inc. is deploying Linked Senior at its 13 communities, starting with an initial implementation at four locations.
Long-term care and therapy: It’s complicated
Sep 09, 2014
There is an option in Facebook to mark your relationship status as, “It’s complicated.” This is a great way to sum up everything, without getting too personal. Even though posting your...
Seven key drivers of patient transitions
By
Neil Gulsvig
Sep 08, 2014
What strategies should a provider adopt in order to be on the “A” list as a preferred provider of short-stay and transitional care services in today’s ever-changing and challenging marketplace?...
$3.8 million settlement shows nursing homes must oversee their therapy providers, feds say
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 08, 2014
Two long-term care companies have agreed to a $3.75 million settlement over charges that they failed to sufficiently control an outside therapy provider’s billing and care practices, the Department...
Senior living finance and strategy conference kicks off
Sep 05, 2014
The 2014 Ziegler Senior Living Finance + Strategy Conference takes place Wednesday through Friday and will focus on cutting-edge finance and strategic positioning trends affecting senior living providers....
No need for injury
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Sep 01, 2014
Due to dynamic factors in moving residents, facilities must invest wisely in lifts, slings and batteries to make sure workers stay safe while performing transfers
Success without silos
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2014
Minimum data set coordinators should get as much support as possible from colleagues as they navigate data set changes and ever-evolving requirements
Sector’s housing stock grows at uneven pace, NIC reports
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2014
Seniors housing stock collectively rose by 0.1% in the second quarter, putting the sector on pace for a 1.5% annual increase, according to new data from the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing...
BusinessBriefs for September 2014
Sep 01, 2014
» CNL Healthcare Properties completed the acquisition of seven communities in Texas and one in Illinois for approximately $187.2 million, with potential adjustments related to property net operating income....
DOJ forces observation stay showdown
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2014
Hospitals have been cast in a harsh light by long-term care advocates recently for allegedly over-using “observation stay” status. The practice can ultimately deny some patients subsequent...