It’s possible to put workers first without breaking the system
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 26, 2022
The demands on nursing home staff (and their right to demand more for themselves) threaten to break the system. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Improper payments often about inaccuracy
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 20, 2016
One of the common aphorisms uttered in the Newman house is Hanlon’s razor. It has various iterations, but it is basically “never assume malice what can be explained by stupidity.”
The gift of gallows humor
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 11, 2012
Comedienne Tig Notaro — from what I’ve been able to glean in my relatively brief history as a fan of her comedy — does not appear to have any connection with the long-term care industry. But...
Of admissions, knitting and bandwagons: CLASS danger
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 23, 2011
Supporters of the CLASS Act were cringing this week, just as they were two weeks ago when McKnight’s reported on some loaded remarks from the nation’s Medicare and Medicaid top overseer.
OIG’s chiropractic report should draw more attention
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 21, 2018
A report last week from the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General on fraud related to Medicare and chiropractic reimbursement led me to ask the following question aloud: “Wait, Medicare...
Nurse and therapist are two of the best jobs in the US — or are they?
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 04, 2014
Registered nurse, physical therapist and nurse practitioner are three of the top 10 jobs in the United States, according to new rankings from U.S. News and World Report. This might come as a big surprise...
Using the powers of Facebook for good, not evil
By
Aug 15, 2017
As more people join social media and start voicing their opinions online, more long-term care consumers — like it or not — are likely to turn to social media ratings since government review sites...
King’s dream and the thorny reality in long-term care
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 27, 2013
I got together with a few friends last weekend, and one of them mentioned she had volunteered in a nursing home during high school. She shared one of her vivid memories, of a certain resident who was sweet...
Game theory in long-term care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 10, 2013
As many of you know, this is long-term care conference season, which means having a quality smartphone is essentially a must. Since my old phone could best be described as “temperamental,”...
How’s your mood nowadays? We’re going to find out
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 22, 2021
Long-term care providers start every day behind the 8-ball, as one recently retired association executive wrote to great notice not long ago on mcknights.com. That’s a heck of a premise to begin with,...