How to drum up long-term care business? Scare them
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 17, 2018
Whether you realize it or not, you’re likely going to need extra care in your older years, the soft-sell goes. And, my, look how expensive it is!
Casamba adds HIPAA One to network
By
Mallory Hackett
Jun 26, 2019
Casamba, a provider of EMR solutions, will now have HIPAA One on its cloud-based network, which includes Casamba Skilled, Casamba Clinic and Casamba Home & Hospice. HIPAA One provides HIPAA compliance...
Should I be looking for a new position in senior care?
By
Julie Rupenski
Dec 04, 2017
You have been in your senior care executive director position in a well respected senior care company for a year or two.
60 Seconds with… Cheryl Phillips, M.D. Senior VP, Public Policy and Advocacy, LeadingAge
Dec 02, 2012
Q: CMS wants nursing homes to reduce antipsychotic use by 15% by the end of 2012. How’s it looking?
How to listen to what your data’s telling you: March 15 Online Expo webinar
Feb 28, 2017
The final session of the 2017 McKnight’s Online Expo will start at 1 p.m. Eastern on March 15 and focus on practical uses for data that providers probably are already gathering.
Joe Bush
Aug 30, 2019
Joe Bush is the staff writer at McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Upsurge in flu cases to keep providers on high alert in days ahead
Jan 11, 2013
With widespread cases of flu being reported already in 47 states, health officials nationwide are keeping a wary eye eye on public health. Nursing homes in various pockets have reported cutting off or...
Patients’ wishes may be overlooked in end-of-life decisions
Sep 02, 2008
Families and physicians are often left to make end-of-life decisions for patients, and these choices are more complicated than many realize, according to a new study.
Survey: Nearly half of healthcare professionals want pain dropped from vital signs
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Feb 22, 2017
A recently released survey of physicians and nurses shows that nearly half are in favor of eliminating pain as the “fifth vital sign.”
Making sure our stuff matters
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2008
Whenever I talk with long-term care professionals, I like to ask why they have chosen to do this work. Let’s face it, this is not a field for sissies.