Were the nursing home strippers really a bad idea?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2014
If you typed the word “strippers” into the McKnight’s archives Tuesday, the only story that came up was a blog about floor care. That changed Wednesday when we ran the news of a lawsuit...
When arbitration agreements backfire
By
John O'Connor
Jun 07, 2021
For many operators, arbitration agreements are surely one of the best things to happen in a long time.
The painful reality check that awaits
By
John O'Connor
Jul 26, 2021
Here we go again. Just when it appeared we could crawl out from under the pandemic, along comes a more destructive mutation.
Tackling resident-on-resident abuse
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 09, 2013
While at a post office recently, I watched a woman cut in line to demand the clerk fix the automated posting machine. A fight broke out between her and the man at the front of the line: Voices were raised,...
Research grants become available for LTC leadership practices
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 21, 2013
There are arguably many areas of long-term care that need more research, but one that is most intriguing is the need for better leadership practices for administrators. Luckily, the Harvey Picker Center...
Lower the temperature and see a whittled waistline?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 05, 2016
I found results of a recent study bittersweet. They showed that lower home temperatures in the winter were associated with lower waist measurements. Specifically, elderly adults grow bigger in the middle...
It’s not just charity that should begin at home
By
John O'Connor
Feb 27, 2017
Long-term care operators tend to be a nervous lot. Rightfully so.
Nursing homes and loopholes, a love story
By
John O'Connor
Aug 31, 2015
You can bet that nursing home-hired actuaries, lawyers, consultants and other assorted bean counters are going over new rules with a fine-tooth comb. They are looking for the next generation of potential...
Hoping for some ‘observation stay’ sanity
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 10, 2013
It was welcome news Tuesday to learn that the confirmation hearing for the person who could officially wind up holding the purse strings for most nursing home payments was civil. Even better was the nominee...
Let nurses take the wheel
By
Nov 29, 2017
At the end of the day, who’s really making sure a resident’s move to a skilled nursing facility is the right one?