To get us in the spirit of gratitude for Thanksgiving, I’ve included a sample of grateful comments made by residents to their psychologists. The nice things they say can really make things better.
SNF must bargain with union that lost organizing election
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Nov 23, 2015
A New York skilled nursing facility must recognize and bargain with a chapter of the Service Employees International Union after being cited for unfair tactics, a judge ruled last week.
The controversy over ‘Thanks’: Part I
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Paul White
Paul White, Ph.D.
Nov 20, 2015
There is a tension between those who resent being told they should communicate appreciation for employees “doing their job” and those who believe that supervisors need to grow in their willingness...
Kickback allegations against North American Health Care CEO ‘plausibly supported,’ court...
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Nov 17, 2015
A lawsuit alleging that the CEO of North American Health Care Inc. personally oversaw a kickback scheme will continue, despite his motion to have the case dismissed, a federal court ruled last week.
Fortifying the LTC system against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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Lorelei Schmidt, MT, and Dolly Greene, RN, CIC
Nov 16, 2015
The scope of the problem may seem overwhelming. But working together as a system across the payer, provider, and services spectrum we must succeed in safeguarding these invaluable tools in the fight against...
The best defense is a good offense when mitigating False Claims Act liability
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Jason Edgecombe and Ted Lotchin
Nov 13, 2015
Our previous articles have reviewed the liability traps that the False Claims Act creates for long-term care providers. These traps have resulted in damages and penalties for healthcare providers to the...
Free onboarding program for drivers released
Nov 10, 2015
Route4Me Inc. has introduced a new onboarding program specifically targeted to Microsoft MapPoint users.
Konica Minolta creates HIPAA and compliance program
Nov 10, 2015
Konica Minolta has introduced a HIPAA consulting and training certification company developed in connection with ecfirst.
Nurse Rosie Products announces blood glucose meter
Nov 10, 2015
The Rosie SmartMeter from Nurse Rosie Products is the latest glucose meter specifically designed for the long-term care industry.
Transition planning requirements are coming
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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.