When I was a child, I had various non-life-threatening medical problems. Any treatment involved a lengthy discussion with my healthcare provider. Which is why I started laughing when I came across an example...
Rooting out the cause of a cat problem
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 24, 2017
Hearing the phrase “root cause analysis” always strikes a bit of fear into my heart because it always seems to be a complex process. In long-term care, this is often framed as not only knowing...
Resident stories lurk within objects
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 10, 2018
It was the teddy bear that first grabbed my attention.
What Beyoncé can teach about LTC leadership
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 03, 2019
Whether you are an entertainer, journalist or long-term care administrator, there are some amazing examples of balance and leadership in Beyonce’s documentary “Homecoming.”
Trump budget chops geriatric training
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 26, 2017
While long-term care providers remain concerned about President Donald Trump’s proposed budget, other smaller programs are also a target.
What the family wants
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 18, 2013
When it comes to talk about palliative care and rehospitalizations, what should a provider do when the family is insistent on sending their loved one back to the hospital?
Invite in infectious disease docs to LTC
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 22, 2014
If I’m predisposed to being fond of infectious disease physicians, it’s because I believe they offer insight beyond that of a general practitioner. This is not to say that a long-term care...
Nursing homes’ steep climb to public trust
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 13, 2012
I’ll let you in on a secret: Most of the time, the long-term care business press is, if not always on your side, at least sympathetic to your plight.
Women of Distinction: An overwhelming response
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 08, 2019
Reviewing the nominations to our McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program has been both humbling and incredibly heartening.
Feline happy over your SEO
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2012
Given the response to last week’s post about the Affordable Care Act and the Supreme Court, I’ve decided there’s only one way to make this week’s blog as successful in terms of...