The 2016 presidential election has revealed a deep rift in our country, and quite possibly in our long-term care facilities as well.
Leadership phrases to know
By
Julie Thorson
May 25, 2017
The older I get, the more I tend to rely on frequent phrases. It’s my dad in me … he has many phrases, some of which I’ve shared in this blog (“Lighten up, Francis.”) from...
Good staff and quality equipment increase outcomes
By
Keith McCrate
Dec 12, 2014
At Presbyterian Village North in Dallas, TX, we offer services in assisted living, skilled nursing, certified Alzheimer and dementia care, hospice and palliative care, and inpatient and outpatient rehab....
Coordinated care: Recommendations to improve quality
By
Bruce Chernof, M.D.
Dec 11, 2017
Despite all of us having heard at least one story of good medicine gone wrong, coordinating care among skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and home- and community-based services (HCBS) can be a win-win situation.
Tips to help staff increase familiarity with LTC regulations
By
Nora Wellington
Mar 20, 2017
CMS’ views about the unfamiliarity of existing and proposed requirements by hard working professionals and family caregivers, and the fact that they are troubled by it, is a point well taken
Four tips on making smarter purchasing decisions
By
Rich McKeon
Oct 31, 2014
Rising drug costs and declining reimbursements significantly impact profits, and long-term care pharmacies today have to do more with less.
Drive success with effective transition and discharge planning
By
Neil Gulsvig
May 11, 2015
It is not uncommon for patient transition instructions to be poorly written, unclear, hard to understand, and hastily pulled together at the last minute.
Pressure ulcer prevention: Select the right products
By
James G. Spahn MD, FACS
Jan 13, 2014
To better quality care in relation to the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, long-term care providers must pay close attention to the products they are utilizing.
Blinking lights and deadly bacteria
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 19, 2013
Well, alrighty then. Looks like I didn’t win the lottery. So I guess I’ll have to buckle down and write yet another profound but cheeky blog post for this fine long-term care news magazine....
Mountain climbing, a metaphor for caregiving
By
Liza Berger
Aug 20, 2010
Recently, two leaders at Brookdale Senior Living scaled Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. The purpose was to raise awareness of caregivers’ tireless work.