“Acuity creep,” as it’s come to be known, can be defined as a gradual decline in a resident’s ability to live within their currently designated level of care.
How does the MLTC Medicaid model impact seniors?
By
Ben Mandelbaum
May 02, 2016
Managed Long Term Care plans are private insurance companies that are paid a monthly premium by the Medicaid program to provide nursing home, assisted living and home care coverage to people who need long-term...
Creating an engaging workforce culture – it takes a team!
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Apr 29, 2016
uilding a culture of engagement is not something any one person can do alone. It takes teamwork, starting with the management team that leads the facility. I
Easy-for-elders smart entertainment system controls
By
Michael Chotiner
Apr 27, 2016
As a group, seniors tend to be extremely diverse in their media tastes.
Ideas from “Sleepless in the C-suite”
Mar 21, 2016
Senior living shouldn’t be wary of upcoming industry changes – instead, they should embrace and celebrate them as the keys to long-term success.
Top ten differences between SNFs and LTACHs
By
Brad Competty and Jessica Rosenberg
Mar 14, 2016
Both skilled nursing facilities and long-term acute care hospitals play vital roles in providing care to the nation’s elderly.
Choosing structural systems in a skilled nursing environment
By
Michael Hass
Mar 09, 2016
Skilled nursing is so purpose-built that thinking abstractly about future changes to the building seems unnecessary.
Spending time and money on employees pays off
By
Kristy Wikum
Mar 07, 2016
While I have talked about a few of the items we implemented to keep our therapists excited about working with us, I always go back to the concept of having to spend money to make money.
Partners in grime
By
Adam Strizzi
Mar 04, 2016
We often hear about the benefits of mats, how they help keep facilities cleaner and healthier, but what is not discussed as often is how to keep mats clean and healthy.
6 steps to modernizing energy infrastructure
Mar 02, 2016
At a minimum, the next time someone tells you that they have a “miracle” solution, or a “quick fix” for your facility’s energy problems, ask a lot of questions.