Palliative care improves outcomes for those with COPD
By
Terri Maxwell
Dec 11, 2017
Almost 15.7 million Americans are diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a chronic respiratory illness with multiple disabling symptoms that impact quality of life.
Efficiency and overly high expectations hurt residents and therapists
By
Kristy Wikum
Nov 11, 2015
As in any area of work where you are taking care of people, burnout can exist both physically and emotionally. As employers in the healthcare field, we have to think proactively to try to provide the best...
Leadership skills: Know yourself, know your employees, know your job
By
Cyndi Taplin
Sep 06, 2017
In the simplest sense, a successful leader is one that gets other people to do things, to do those things well, and to enjoy doing them.
Three fundamental shifts to help LTC providers pave the way for value-based care
By
John Smithwick
Apr 01, 2015
Healthcare organizations of all shapes and sizes are trying to figure out how to make the transition to a value-based world in a cost-efficient and timely manner. In fact, a recent McKnight’s article...
Connecting the hospice compliance dots
By
Debbie Newsholme, CCEP, CHC
Mar 23, 2015
If someone asked you if your hospice was compliant with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Office of Inspector General’s Effective Compliance Program Guidance for Hospice, what would you tell them?
Soiled surface: Should you grab a wipe?
By
Matt Morrison
Jun 03, 2016
Finding surfaces such as counters and tabletops soiled is a regular occurrence in any type of care facility.
Fighting Zika and other mosquito-transmitted illnesses
By
Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
May 30, 2016
In addition to Zika, mosquitoes are known carriers of several diseases like the West Nile and Chikungunya viruses.
Managing financial burdens in LTC
By
Tom West
Aug 28, 2015
The costs of long-term care needs are skyrocketing and threaten the retirement and quality of life of millions of Americans, particularly during what is meant to be their “golden years.” It makes sense...
The cultural symbols of an engaging workplace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Dec 05, 2016
When leaders recognize a “disconnect” between organizational values and visible symbols, they can make changes that align symbols with values.
Developing a better understanding of incontinence
By
Cheryl Williams
Aug 09, 2018
Due to the sensitive nature of this condition, there is a high potential for sufferers to experience emotional and physical discomfort, along with stress brought on by the expense of managing incontinence...