Does cognitive impairment contribute to SNF-to-hospital transition?
By
Steven Littlehale
Feb 28, 2018
Exceptional SNF utilized appropriate structure, process and outcome measures. Despite this, however, it might have better been called “Mediocre SNF.”
The secret sauce for innovative thinking: Engaged employees
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Feb 28, 2018
Yes, the fundamental secret sauce for success is incredibly engaged employees who feel an emotional connection and commitment to their work and to their organization
Taking teamwork to a deeper level
Feb 27, 2018
When we think of teamwork in long-term care, we envision a group of dedicated specialists reading notes from other disciplines, bouncing ideas off colleagues and convening care plan meetings. In reality,...
Best laundry practices to help prevent bed bugs and other pests
By
Chelle Hartzer
Feb 27, 2018
There are many areas within long-term care facilities that are at risk for pest infestation. In fact, many of the amenities and services offered to make patients and residents more comfortable are also...
Plans for preparing and responding to disasters a must for LTC
By
Meredith N. Larson
Feb 26, 2018
Based on their assessments of the risks, different facilities may prioritize different types of hazards in the planning process.
Fall prevention and protection from injury: A global challenge
By
Martie Moore
Feb 23, 2018
Research indicates that every second of every day, an older adult around the world falls and sustains injury. In a care setting, a fall is even more so troublesome.
Simply too complicated
By
Gary Tetz
Feb 22, 2018
Every now and then, I wander innocently and foolishly into a complex long-term care topic that makes my brain hurt. This time, it was managed care.
Taking the telemedicine leap
By
Mary Jo Gorman, M.D.
Feb 22, 2018
What skilled nursing facilities should consider as they search for telemedicine solutions
OIG’s chiropractic report should draw more attention
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 21, 2018
A report last week from the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General on fraud related to Medicare and chiropractic reimbursement led me to ask the following question aloud: “Wait, Medicare...
Improving our industry, one project at a time
By
Geoff Fraser
Feb 20, 2018
The senior living industry is hungry for modernization and improvement. Creativity, innovation and relationships are the key to bringing down some hard-to-tackle issues innate to the present backdrop of...