Tiffany Lehman did long-term care nurses everywhere proud last week when she saved a baby’s life while in flight. This week, the rest of the world is finding out more.
Keep the Public Health Commissioned Corps robust
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 29, 2018
A challenge for long-term care providers right now is figuring out what to expend mental energy on when it comes to news and policy reform.
Gotcha! The fine art of nursing home prankster-ism
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 02, 2009
April Fools’ Day, which was yesterday, has always been one of those “whatever” holidays for me. I enjoy practical jokes as much as the next guy, but I think it’s best to watch other people get...
Providers grapple with CMS ‘rule’
By
James M. Berklan
May 03, 2011
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has a lot of long-term care providers shaking their heads. They’re not sure they heard one of CMS’s latest proposed rules right.
Alzheimer’s conference offers research surprises
By
Liza Berger
Jul 15, 2010
I always look forward to the research that emerges from the annual international Alzheimer’s conference. This year, the meeting has not disappointed.
Pssst, here’s how the LTC lobby can eliminate the 3-day rule — and gain other Congressional perks
By
John O'Connor
Apr 19, 2013
You might not be old enough to remember the “Schoolhouse Rock” videos that aired between cartoons on Saturday mornings during the 1970s. One of my favorites was “I’m Just a Bill.”...
Valentines for Nantucket nursing home residents
By
Liza Berger
Feb 18, 2009
Will you be my Valentine? That was the question of the day last Friday at Our Island Home in Nantucket, MA, during the annual Valentine’s Ball.
Are you ready to flip the bird?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2021
It’s probably time for many providers to start to forego familiar habits to realize their full potential.
The root cause of naked photos
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 11, 2016
Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) had never crossed my radar before this week, but he certainly has my attention now. He’s demanding feedback from federal regulators on their tracking of social media exploitation...
Are women standing on the glass ceiling — or not?
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 17, 2022
Thoughts of barriers still preventing women from reaching the sector’s pinnacle put a minor damper on an event otherwise filled with bright spots and inspirational tales.