Engaging in an ethical dialogue has to be done with authentic intent by leaders.
Senate Democrats ask HHS to restore some nursing home regulations
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 22, 2018
A group of Democratic senators is asking the Department of Health and Human Services to reverse its stance on rolling back nursing home regulations.
Breaking the mobile barrier
By
Charlie Mintz
May 15, 2017
When the subject comes around to how long I’ve been in the healthcare IT industry, I shudder to think of how many healthcare facilities I’ve been through over the years.
What is the value of your brand?
By
Martie Moore
Mar 08, 2017
As a nursing leader, I rarely gave credence to branding and the value of a name, until I was sitting in a local coffee shop. I was interviewing for a new position at a nearby hospital in town when I observed...
Reader Poll: What non-clinical skill is most important in your daily work?
Oct 01, 2016
“Conflict resolution would be a big one. I have 300 employees and they don’t always get along. It really depends on the situation, but it’s usually employee to employee.”
Tech team wanted: electronic health records involve change and require practice
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2009
If you are working to create an electronic health record, there is no room for solo acts. Who should get involved? Anyone in the resident care process
Providers synching pharmacy, tech ahead of 2023 mandate
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2022
Many nursing homes may soon find themselves scrambling to coordinate information technology with pharmacy services to ensure they have a working e-prescribing system for controlled substances.
Ensuring safety, education key in mitigating stress during pandemic, expert says
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 24, 2020
Staff members and residents must be able to trust that providers are working to keep them safe as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on both staff and residents, one expert stressed Thursday...
Nursing Home Compare not useful for predicting 90-day costs, complications or readmissions: Study
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 31, 2019
Patients and hospitals often consult Nursing Home Compare data to figure out the best nursing facility to use following surgery.
The power of your mind — the greatest asset or the greatest barrier
By
Martie Moore
Oct 22, 2018
Your mind can be your biggest bonus, or something that subconsciously gets in the way of success.