Editor’s desk: In a sea of issues, looking at what is most important
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 29, 2011
It was both flattering and intimidating. At the LeadingAge convention, someone asked me to state my hopes for the future of long-term care. What a thrill to be asked, but with all the possibilities, where...
Editor’s Desk: Tough times? It’s just a matter of perspective
Mar 01, 2010
I’m a big believer in the saying “Attitude determines altitude.”
Early flu season threatens senior living residents in most states
By
John O'Connor
Nov 25, 2019
Flu season is off to an early start with some states having widespread outbreaks, according to the CDC.
Longer breaks between shifts help nurses recover better, study says
By
Jun 18, 2015
Allowing nurses longer rest and recovery periods between shifts may improve their sleep, ability to work, and overall well-being, a new study says.
McLaughlin named board chair at United Hebrew of New Rochelle
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 21, 2020
Rosemary McLaughlin, a senior vice president with Signature Bank, has been named chair of United Hebrew of New Rochelle’s board of directors. In her new role, McLaughlin will help to ensure the organization’s...
McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off next week with new coronavirus session
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 12, 2020
The 14th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off Wednesday and will feature an expanded format that now includes a webinar on the latest on coronavirus.
Doctors fail to expose incompetent peers, survey finds
By
Haymarket Media
Dec 06, 2007
Doctors protect other doctors – even when they do wrong. That’s the conclusion of a study that found that nearly half of U.S. physicians do not report medical incompetence and mistakes by peers.
Ask the legal expert: Can we limit disclosures that breach our privacy policy?
By
John Durso
Sep 01, 2020
We tell our employees that they may not speak to the media about our infection rates (including COVID-19 rates) or other caregiving or sensitive matters. This would include disclosing health information...
My gas station utopia
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 20, 2023
Many long-term care administrators know how to foster that kind of environment already, but I might just have to drive the rest of them over to my gas station to observe and somehow assimilate their methods...
Reader Poll: Who is the most underappreciated segment of your facility?
Feb 02, 2020
Reader Poll: Who is the most underappreciated segment of your facility?