Providers force feds’ hand on COVID-19 reporting guidance
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2020
Some legal aspects about publicly reporting nursing homes’ COVID-19 infection rates and deaths were being ironed out as of press time. But federal authorities made it clear in late April that facilities...
PCC analytics more robust for COVID-19
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2020
Senior care software provider PointClickCare Technologies has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by offering additional data collection tools and more robust analytics.
Ask the legal expert: Are we liable if a resident or visitor falls in common areas?
By
John Durso
Feb 02, 2020
Our maintenance crew mops bathrooms and some of our lobby common areas. They post “Caution: wet floor” signs. Are we still liable to a resident or visitor who falls in these areas? Similarly, we clear...
How to do it … Strategic dining decisions
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2020
Pleasant dining experiences are among the ones seniors hold onto most dearly. Yet too often not enough thought is given to minding the details. That’s where strategic dining decisions can be so critical....
Ask the wound care expert: What is terminal ulceration?
By
Jeffrey M. Levine, M.D., AGSF
Jun 01, 2022
Q: What is terminal ulceration?
Ask the care expert: What is “USP 800”?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jan 05, 2020
What is “USP 800”? I’ve only recently heard about it.
Ask the resident care expert … about Foley catheters
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 10, 2023
At our facility, we change Foley catheters once a month, with the change date written on the treatment record. Regulations lead me to believe they should not be changed routinely. Is that correct?
Range of providers use extra cash to lure, keep needed staff
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 01, 2022
Long-term care workers in several regions are in line for significant wage increases after employees received pledges of more support from their respective operators.
Ask the legal expert: What can we expect from a staffing minimum?
By
Norris Cunningham
Sep 11, 2022
Q: What can we expect out of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ intention to issue new guidance on minimum staffing measures for nursing homes?
How Google’s local listings work best: Trust, authority
By
Jim Fitzgerald
Jun 07, 2019
Everyone understands the importance of Google – it is where nearly 90% of consumers turn when they’re looking for just about anything.