Slain nursing home nurses to be honored on Memorial Day
By
James M. Berklan
May 25, 2017
The National Association of Health Care Assistants is asking fellow long-term care professionals to observe a moment of silence on Memorial Day to recognize “sisters in service who were killed so...
McKnight’s wishes all a healthy, reflective Thanksgiving week
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 19, 2021
As the calendar flips toward Thanksgiving week, the entire McKnight’s staff would like to wish all of our readers a restive, healthy, happy holiday.
McKnights.com sports new look
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2012
Not content to rest on its laurels, the award-winning McKnights.com has been significantly upgraded.
Two weeks and counting … McKnight’s 13th Online Expo
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 07, 2019
Final preparations are underway for what become the best-attended McKnight’s Online Expo in history, and that’s saying a lot. This spring’s event will take place March 27 and 28.
A fistful of credits with 10th Online Expo
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 26, 2016
The 10th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo is around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity for attendees to earn five free continuing education credits. The virtual trade show features five educational...
Straight talk on some vaccine mandate ‘bunk’
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2021
As various deadlines approach or pass for long-term care employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations, it’s obvious that the topic is hot unlike any other.
Editor’s desk: In a sea of issues, looking at what is most important
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 29, 2011
It was both flattering and intimidating. At the LeadingAge convention, someone asked me to state my hopes for the future of long-term care. What a thrill to be asked, but with all the possibilities, where...
McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off next week with new coronavirus session
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 12, 2020
The 14th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off Wednesday and will feature an expanded format that now includes a webinar on the latest on coronavirus.
LTC attacks overuse of observation stays
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 17, 2019
The American Health Care Association is again seeking change to a rule that requires an individual to spend three consecutive days as a hospital inpatient in order to receive Medicare skilled nursing coverage. ...
Heeere’s … (your new and improved) McKnight’s!
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2021
McKnight’s. As you’ve surely noticed by now, this magazine has changed since the last time you saw it. We’ve modernized our layout, content flow and logo.