Health information technology developers have until December to submit their annual real-world testing plans and to establish their ability to export electronic health information (EHI), with further deadlines...
Not much to be thankful for?
It’s easy to take what we have here for granted. This is a land of unmatched freedom and opportunity. Not that it’s always crimson and clover. For example, consider what skilled care providers are...
It’s entry time again for the McKnight’s Women of Distinction program
The McKnight’s Women of Distinction program is once again collecting nominations to honor top women leaders in the skilled nursing, senior living and home care sectors.
The lessons of the tree
I first noticed the tree in the heat of a summer day. The expansive branches provided welcoming shade as I moved from meeting to meeting. There was a bench next to the tree, and on any given day, couples,...
Developing a strategic roadmap for successful value-based care partnerships
How to positively impact resident care and safeguard your communities’ future Long-term care providers play a crucial role in ensuring the health of the elderly and others who have complex medical needs...
Brave new birthday world
What do birthdays have to do with long-term care? Well, I’ve been having them long-term. And at this point, I’ve ceased to care. You probably see that statement for what it is, nothing but bitter bluster....
Doctoral research doesn’t support the need for CMS proposed staffing mandates
Quality of care in long-term care settings has been perceived as an ongoing concern that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to solve with its proposed staffing mandate. The proposed...
Nurse hiring bonuses: More harm than good?
Nursing jobs are three times more likely to include a signing bonus than other professions, according to Indeed. These financial incentives are designed to draw attention, make job ads stand out, and entice...
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