Another way to tackle capturing ADLs in the SNF setting
By
Stacy Darling
Aug 19, 2019
Admission ADLs are important to capture and capture correctly.
Quick tips for rehab professionals
By
Matthew Mesibov
Kristy Wikum
Aug 16, 2019
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for high blood pressure in adults 18 years of age and older. Both the American Physical Therapy Association and American Occupational Therapy...
Ageism of elders affects their LTC experience
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Aug 13, 2019
Most nursing home residents I’ve encountered ironically have their own prejudices about aging and older adults. This is harmful in a variety of ways.
How skilled providers must respond to new payment models
By
Gerald Stoll
Aug 12, 2019
PDPM can drive more and sustained revenue along with care over time.
Understanding PDPM in value-based purchasing
By
Joel VanEaton
Jul 15, 2019
CMS has been clear that a major aspect to the design of the PDPM is payment that is quality informed. That cannot be overstated.
What IRFs taught us about payment changes
By
Andy Whitener
Jul 08, 2019
IRFs weathered the transition to a prospective payment system.
How ACOs should work
By
Ben Forrest
Jul 03, 2019
Simply put, an ACO is a network of doctors and hospitals that shares both medical and financial responsibility of each patient in that particular ACO. The ultimate goal of an ACO is to coordinate care...
Enhancing resident independence
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jul 02, 2019
As we celebrate our freedoms in the country this week, perhaps we can consider ways in which to create a better balance between the need to provide a safe environment for residents and their right to make...
Building a resilient workforce
By
Carl Bloomfield
Siddharth Shah
Jun 19, 2019
The good news is that long-term care facilities can address the issue of toxic stress and burnout before an incident occurs. The solution lies in creating a shared responsibility approach to building a...
Meeting behavioral health needs begins with stable staffing
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jun 18, 2019
The first step in the process of addressing the behavioral health needs of nursing home residents is to improve staff retention.