Opinion — Editor’s desk: ‘AdvEx’ – it’s time for yet another high quality...
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 08, 2006
Let’s be honest. I wasn’t the only one rolling my eyes or smirking upon hearing there was yet another nursing home “quality” push on its way.
Reader Poll: “What was your first job, and what did it teach you?
Aug 06, 2016
“My first job going into this particular field was an administrator-in-training, where I would come in and work in a nursing home.”
Establishing a ‘Foundation
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2021
The new Rockland Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation center boasts a welcoming courtyard and eco-friendly materials outside and smart design inside.
Need some success? You just need to be like Mike
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 08, 2018
Why would anyone who lives in the Chicago area ever need 700 more pages of Michael Jordan, I thought when I saw the gift. We all soaked up his inimitable wonder — and ungracious blemishes — for years.
Radio station invites community to send seniors some love
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 31, 2018
It might not be a traditional match, but young professionals are flashing googly eyes at seniors in South Dakota in time for Valentine’s Day — as are softball players, scrapbooking moms and businessmen...
Nursing home shortages ‘biggest public policy issue’ for state, nation: Virginia provider exec
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 01, 2023
As the threat of a federal mandate inches closer to reality, nursing homes in Virginia are reporting major difficulties finding qualified staff.
Nursing homes owner disputes misappropriation charges as state launches receivership effort
By
Joe Bush
Nov 11, 2022
A Minnesota lawyer and nursing home president is defending his company against a receivership effort, following allegations that three facilities used residents’ personal funds for operating expenses.
Meet Lori Porter, 2023 Hall of Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 26, 2023
Learn more about Lori Porter, CEO and co-founder, National Association of Health Care Assistants, Carl Junction, MO.
Bottom line on therapy
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2015
After a rash of large settlements and various other punishments related to how therapy is billed, providers can no longer take a hands-off approach, experts say
I couldn’t live without … Nurse Rosie Vital Signs Monitoring
Aug 01, 2013
As the director of nursing at the 120-bed Camelot Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation center in Granite Falls, NC, Sarah B. Eckard is happy to be able to pull real-time data, thanks to Nurse Rosie’s...