Incorporating hospitality into long-term care demands blending style with substance
By
Sloan Bentley
Jan 19, 2010
The hospitality industry has a lot of good advice to offer long-term care communities. But it’s important for communities to remember not to sacrifice substance for style.
Catch a falling star
By
Kim Lewis
Mar 14, 2016
It is time for all SNFs to embrace that if they are not actively moving forward with a plan to improve their stars, they will likely be find themselves falling behind.
APIE: The importance of the assessment process
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Jennifer Stelter
Jul 20, 2021
Job descriptions for activity directors in senior living usually read as follows: “Provide activities that meet the residents’ preferences and needs.” This generalist approach, sometimes guided by...
I saw the (nursing home) sign part II: Trouble in Goffstown
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 17, 2013
A small-town conflict over signage has pitted a New Hampshire nursing home against its neighbors — and might suggest some larger trends in long-term care.
Families of residents at a North Carolina nursing home are accusing the provider of failing to address its chronic understaffing in a new class-action lawsuit that alleges the issue led to neglect.
Bill could limit HUD mortgage insurance for low-rated SNFs
By
Oct 23, 2015
Nursing homes’ eligibility for federal mortgage insurance could become dependent on their quality ratings under legislation proposed this week.
May FocusOn briefs
May 01, 2020
Kwalu partners with Clorox for new line of antimicrobial furnishings; Construction Specialties privacy curtains simplify IC concerns; ComforTek announces line of swivel, lockable dining chairs; Ecore unveils...
Operators announce winners of inaugural scholarship program for employee children
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 16, 2021
Eight children of current employees for two long-term care operators were announced as the winners of an inaugural scholarship program designed to support family members of the healthcare workers who plan...
‘Reboot’ health information program to achieve better acute, post-acute care coordination,...
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 18, 2013
The federal program to encourage adoption of health information technology is seriously troubled and should be reexamined, according to a report released Wednesday by six Republican senators.
This season, the gifts will just keep on comin’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 17, 2021
There’s no more dreading what’s in the box, no fear that you’re getting some dud gift dressed up in the fanciest of double-sided wrapping paper.