How to make the resident move-in process as easy as possible
By
Michael Slovin
Mar 26, 2018
Moving is not fun. It’s stressful and exhausting, and when everything is finally into your new place, you’re left with a world of cardboard, furniture placement that needs adjusting, and an...
Top 7 takeaways from the AHCA Quality Summit
By
Cheryl Field
Mar 20, 2018
I just returned from the AHCA Quality Summit in New Orleans with remnants of powdered sugar in my hair from Café Du Monde — and a revived energy for my role in developing software for post-acute care...
Being mindful of light bulbs in your community can produce noticeable savings
By
Aaron Oosterbaan
Mar 12, 2018
There are several ways that operators are driving down costs, but one avenue they’re taking is to replace aging components with new technologies. And one simple and effective change is swapping out...
Skilled nursing facility ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ — a financial journey
By
Jake Slavik
Mar 07, 2018
As a result of changing referral patterns, increasing regulations and myriad of other factors, the current financial environment poses a great threat to some skilled nursing facilities while creating opportunities...
The importance of zinc, especially for the elderly
By
Joy Stephenson-Laws
Mar 05, 2018
One to three million serious infections occur every year in nursing home facilities. Infections include urinary tract infections, diarrheal diseases, antibiotic-resistant staph infections and many more.
Award fuels expansion of telemedicine
By
Josh Hofmeyer, LNHA
Mar 02, 2018
The project’s goals were significant: to reduce hospitalizations by 16% and emergency department visits by 28%, resulting in an 8.25% reduction in total cost of care. Official results on these specific...
Best laundry practices to help prevent bed bugs and other pests
By
Chelle Hartzer
Feb 27, 2018
There are many areas within long-term care facilities that are at risk for pest infestation. In fact, many of the amenities and services offered to make patients and residents more comfortable are also...
Injury prevention is crucial to employee retention
By
Greg Snoddy
Feb 14, 2018
Everyone in the senior living industry has heard it before: Medical advancements are leading to residents living longer now than ever before.
The good news is that QAPI isn’t entirely new, even though the emphasis from CMS and the surveyors is different.
‘HELP’ is what end-of-life care needs
By
Whende M. Carroll, MSN, RN-BC
Feb 09, 2018
Hospice care and palliative care are two beneficial options that all patients have for end-of-life care. When a patient is best suited for end-of-life care, the first step is having a conversation with...