I have an odd admission to make: I am a fan of author Mary Pipher and I have yet to read any of her 10 books.
Socialized medicine a must in LTC
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 04, 2017
Chalk up another one for that disruptive New Yorker who crisscrossed the nation the last two years, speaking to big crowds, imploring change. His words are proving prophetic again. Bill Thomas, M.D., doesn’t...
Green House in our midst
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 24, 2013
I almost feel like I’ll need to find a confessional booth after completing this blog post. I come not to bury the Green House project but to praise it. This is tough to do.
Getting good at goodbyes
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 10, 2015
It’s fairly likely that one or more of your employees will be leaving soon. That’s why you need to read this. It will make your organization healthier, and in ways you might have never imagined.
When one dangerous compromise leads to another
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 28, 2021
Sometimes providers are backed into a corner and must do non-preferred things. But the big question becomes what’s the next step after the first concession?
Just don’t call me late for dinner
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 25, 2015
There’s a wisecrack about getting someone’s name right that ends with, “Call me whatever you want, but just don’t call me late for dinner.” Were it only such a light matter...
A strong case for optimism if you work in long-term care
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 09, 2023
Something funny happened at the Vision Centre Symposium Thursday in Chicago. Extreme optimism.
‘The Best Days’ — a best read
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 02, 2014
Where to start when discussing Jean Rene Champion’s engrossing memoir is a difficult question, rivaled only by the struggle of where to stop. His self-published “The Best Days of My Life: Memories...
Nursing homes laying it on the line over arbitration
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 20, 2016
You think there are a lot of negative headlines about providers getting sued now? Just watch the floodgates open if arbitration clauses aren’t allowed.
Nurse’s heroics go viral (and she’s one of us!)
By
James M. Berklan
May 02, 2019
Tiffany Lehman did long-term care nurses everywhere proud last week when she saved a baby’s life while in flight. This week, the rest of the world is finding out more.