Lawmakers suspect Kindred of misspending public funds before closures at LTC facilities
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 17, 2018
A group of state legislators is asking Massachusetts’ attorney general to investigate Kindred Healthcare’s plans to close four nursing homes and an assisted living facility in and around Boston,...
Upon further review
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 02, 2013
Instead of spending more time doing hands-on patient care, therapists who work with Medicare beneficiaries have been strapped with increased administrative tasks, sometimes leading to delayed services,...
On the ‘go’
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 06, 2017
In-bed washes and adaptive bathroom equipment keep comfort a reality
Finding loose change
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 05, 2017
There are many ways to improve efficiency, keep staff happy and save money in the laundry room. Providers just have to look for them — and read this article
Keeping watch by night
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 04, 2016
Overnight incontinence care deserves special planning and strategies; providers get personal with individual options and high-tech solutions
Team coverage plans
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2015
When wound education specialist Rhonda Kistler travels to the 25 long-term care facilities in her region, she often works with wound care nurses on effective prevention strategies and improved interventions.
Right-sized investing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 08, 2018
The finance world will be looking for long-term care’s ‘sweet spot’ in 2018
Getting the right fit
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 01, 2014
LTC laundry operations handle thousands of items each week; operations have to be right-sized to protect linens and machines — and the bottom line