At this point in the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s, each glimmer of hope seems to come with a looming cloud of probable disappointment — and the question, “Will I get it someday?”...
LTC needs to be like Mike
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 08, 2018
I was worried I wouldn’t appear too excited about the Christmas present. Because I wasn’t really.
Skilled nursing facility ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ — a financial journey
By
Jake Slavik
Mar 07, 2018
As a result of changing referral patterns, increasing regulations and myriad of other factors, the current financial environment poses a great threat to some skilled nursing facilities while creating opportunities...
Where did all the spoons go?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Mar 06, 2018
As nurse leaders/managers, I believe we have to be smarter in what we decide to let go and shrug off, as we might wind up having to do those things ourselves too often.
Seven strategies for treating psychiatric patients in SNFs
By
Robert Figlerski, Ph.D.
Mar 05, 2018
As part of my early clinical training, I spent some time treating patients at a large psychiatric hospital that has long since closed.
The importance of zinc, especially for the elderly
By
Joy Stephenson-Laws
Mar 05, 2018
One to three million serious infections occur every year in nursing home facilities. Infections include urinary tract infections, diarrheal diseases, antibiotic-resistant staph infections and many more.
Are we entering skilled care’s Golden Age? The answer might surprise you.
By
John O'Connor
Mar 05, 2018
It’s very possible historians may look back at 2018 as a kind of Golden Age for skilled care. No, I have not been drinking.
Understanding Maryland’s SNF landscape
By
Joseph DeMattos Jr.
Mar 02, 2018
All skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers are not identical, and when they are prepared or required to admit and retain challenging residents they need the support and consideration of residents,...
Award fuels expansion of telemedicine
By
Josh Hofmeyer, LNHA
Mar 02, 2018
The project’s goals were significant: to reduce hospitalizations by 16% and emergency department visits by 28%, resulting in an 8.25% reduction in total cost of care. Official results on these specific...
End the quarter on a high note
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2018
You have every opportunity to make your year a winner even though it’s only March.