On a recent flight, I sat next to an attorney whose principal focus was compliance. It turned out that we were both on our way to speak at events in the same popular Florida conference destination. She...
And so, it begins…
By
Martie Moore
Nov 19, 2021
I will admit that I have never seen “Lord of the Rings.” Yes, I know I am an oddity. Yet, I do know that the words were used by King Théoden for an ominous, foreboding warning of what was coming… ...
Experts suggest these 4 things will lead to long-term care success in next 3 years
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 05, 2021
With so much focus, for so long on surviving COVID’s clinical and financial ravages, many long-term care operators have shifted to looking for strategies to help them thrive as the pandemic drags on...
Things to remember when submitting PBJ data
By
Brady Dalrymple
Apr 23, 2020
The Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) electronic data submission sneaks up on us every quarter, but due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is waiving the deadline...
10 lessons we learned on our culture change journey
By
Angie McAllister
Feb 09, 2018
Almost exactly 6 years from the date of our first training, we recently added our 50th home to the Eden Alternative Registry.
Secret shoppers in LTC
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jul 30, 2019
While long-term care facilities might not be able to gather information easily from sham residents, SNF leaders who want to illuminate the important, human details behind dry customer service statistics...
Hepatic Encephalopathy and long-term care: My experience
By
Elena Juarez
Jan 23, 2013
One day I hope that one of my daughters will become a nurse or a doctor. They have gained so much knowledge from helping me care for my mom. We could not have come this far without the help of our family...
Breaking away in style
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Dec 04, 2015
About once a week, Chris Kramer goes for a bike ride along the Fox River in Oshkosh, WI. It’s a scenic ride, but the best thing of all is Kramer never breaks a sweat.
Spray away the rash
Mar 27, 2018
MainPointe Pharmaceuticals has announced the availability of Dr. Smith’s Adult Barrier Spray, which helps to treat and prevent rashes and chafing.
Tech-policy junction
By
Meredith Beirne
Sep 05, 2018
Providers respond to federal guidelines and share strategic thoughts on how long-term and post-acute care operators can rise and thrive in the digital world