Laundry and housekeeping staff are key to survey success; they buff a provider’s record or can be the source of embarrassing, costly survey findings
Targeting a silent killer
By
John Hall
Jun 06, 2016
Infections may be causing up to 300,000 resident deaths in facilities each year. A new federal program hopes to improve assessments and caregiving practices.
How to do it… Flexible furnishing
By
John Hall
Jan 04, 2016
When it comes to furnishings in senior living, the Three Bears of nursery book fame would likely share identical chairs and beds today. More than ever, providers need adjustable furniture to suit their...
How to do it… Design that appeals to family members
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
More and more, families are having greater influence on deciding where their loved ones will stay. And the things they’re looking for are rooted in comfort and familiarity. Experts advise how to...
How to do it… Short-term rehab
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John Hall
Oct 05, 2015
Short-term rehab is a burgeoning and profitable business, but it’s nothing to enter casually. Attracting and retaining patients and keeping beds continuously filled requires seizing the right niche...
How to do it… EMR and billing integration
By
John Hall
Sep 04, 2015
Over the years, providers have tried every trick in the book to get electronic medical records and billing systems to mesh. This is not a project for the faint of heart. But diligent homework and a reliable...
PharMerica, Kindred settle in Amgen kickback lawsuit
By
John Hall
Aug 24, 2015
PharMerica Corp. and Kindred Healthcare have agreed in principle to out-of-court settlements in a whistleblower suit that implicated the companies in alleged massive kickback schemes involving a popular...
Seemed like good idea
By
John Hall
Aug 05, 2015
One of the more interesting new ways employers are helping employees is through wellness assistance.
How to do it … Wound care staff education
By
John Hall
Jul 06, 2015
Few issues confronting long-term care administrators are more thoroughly vetted and researched than proper wound care techniques.
Governor nixes new senior agency amid political turmoil
By
John Hall
May 14, 2015
Georgia’s governor went on a recent veto spree, striking down 11 separate laws, one of which would have created a separate state agency designed to serve older citizens.