During my time developing and researching CQAPI (Comprehensive Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) techniques for operators, I have become enamored with the history and the process of incontinence...
Rethinking IT in a world of shortages
By
Adam Saalman
Jun 14, 2022
Reading through industry publications, it’s hard not to be bombarded with topics of staffing shortages, budget problems and general advice that broadly states that we need to get ready to tighten our...
The finality of saying yes
By
Martie Moore
Jun 03, 2022
“I do not know that you understand what it feels like to say, ‘no’ to treatments, aggressive interventions or medications and ‘yes’ to the finality of death. It isn’t until you have to speak...
From grieving staff losses to becoming better bosses
By
Jason Davies
Mar 21, 2022
Servant leadership takes thoughtfulness and introspection, but it will save you valuable employees in the long run.
The test of testing: Why is it so difficult to screen staffers?
By
Joel Landau
Sep 30, 2020
The No. 1 priority of all skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic remains resident safety. That’s not even a question, as those operating SNFs serve a population that...
What’s happening at MedPAC – and why therapists should care
By
Matthew Mesibov
Kristy Wikum
Jul 24, 2018
MedPAC’s mandate is to analyze access to care, quality of care, and other issues affecting Medicare. The ultimate goal of implementing and tracking quality measures is to improve outcomes in healthcare.
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...
Aquatic therapy: How it’s beneficial to clinics and clients
Dec 04, 2015
One of the ways I’ve been fortunate to comprehensively help clients is through aquatic therapy.
Hurricane season: Are you prepared?
By
Robin A. Bleier, RN, LHRM, CLC
Jun 12, 2015
June is a glorious month. School is out for the summer, and the watermelons are sweet on the vine. Add the smell of freshly cut grass and you know summer is here. However, along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts...
No joke: Nursing Home Compare, ratings earn praise
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 19, 2014
At first blush, the phrasing seemed like the punch line to a questionable long-term care-related gag. But upon further reflection, it began to sound more and more like an earnest compliment. The government’s...