Exactly six months ago in this space I wrote that the trial of Sal and Mabel Mangano could turn out to be an excellent opportunity for them, and nursing homes in general, to shine. Dire circumstances often...
Feds’ new pay-for-quality goals are OK, except …
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 05, 2015
Long-term care providers weren’t outwardly jumping for joy when it was announced that Medicare is going to start paying for quality, and not quantity, of services.
Editor’s Desk: When new MDS starts, ignorance won’t be bliss
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2010
It’s said if you really want to learn something, teach it. Let’s hope that’s true.
Provider pushes back, gets relief from social-media penalties
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 26, 2017
While long-term care officials agree that photos and videos of nursing home residents should not be taken or posted to social media without consent, some operators are pushing back.
Editor’s desk: In a sea of issues, looking at what is most important
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 29, 2011
It was both flattering and intimidating. At the LeadingAge convention, someone asked me to state my hopes for the future of long-term care. What a thrill to be asked, but with all the possibilities, where...
Concession likely to ease pain-drug flow
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2011
After following through on a threat to hold the nomination of Michelle Leonhart to lead the Drug Enforcement Agency due to her inability or unwillingness to address an issue dear to nursing home operators,...
Risk management feature — Taking a gamble
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 08, 2006
The task of risk management is becoming more complicated as the number of Alzheimer’s and dementia residents rises.
Don’t look ‘over there’ to fix staffing over here
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 06, 2017
Whether you’re Republican, Democrat or independent, you might do well to listen to Newt Gingrich, the former House Speaker.
Music video is tonic for the LTC survivor’s soul
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2011
Hopefully a certain bound-to-be viral video has already gotten to you. If not, you can thank me later.
Editor’s Desk: Policy finally gives credit where it’s due: nurses
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2010
If there is one group of people who have earned the right to be cynical, it is long-term care professionals. Coming from a journalist, this is no underqualified assessment.