With the midyear mark rapidly approaching, this might be a good time to consider the current state of long-term care.
The lessons of the tree
By
Martie Moore
Nov 17, 2023
I first noticed the tree in the heat of a summer day. The expansive branches provided welcoming shade as I moved from meeting to meeting. There was a bench next to the tree, and on any given day, couples,...
Robots running senior care? Not exactly — yet
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Apr 17, 2024
With all the problems long-term care is grappling with and focusing on, sometimes it is harder to see even bigger problems down the road. Right now, senior care facilities are grappling with staffing shortages...
Control your hiring pipeline: In-house CNA training amidst CMS staffing mandates
Jun 03, 2024
Strengthen your healthcare team’s future by implementing in-house CNA training programs, ensuring compliance with new CMS staffing mandates. Discover how this strategic move can enhance your hiring...
Using machine learning to improve clinical intervention
By
Mike Logan
Feb 14, 2024
How does one get a win in this current era of skilled nursing? Trust machine learning technology to improve clinical interventions and outcomes. Paris Girginis, VP of Innovation and Reimbursement for Mission...
It’s time for providers to get their heads out of the sand
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2024
If you’re a provider and haven’t taken serious steps toward competing in a value-based care world, promise to get your head out of the sand.
The red bird: A story of connection and meaning
By
Martie Moore
Dec 15, 2023
My encounters with the red bird had been limited until a week after my mother died. I was sitting on the couch, consumed with grief when it first arrived. The red bird flew to the transom and peered...
The making of a leadership sandwich
By
Martie Moore
May 03, 2024
Two seasoned healthcare executives have dinner, and an idea emerges over coffee. A practical leadership guide designed for busy leaders who find themselves sandwiched between strategic vision and day-to-day...
Nobody plans to fail, except these guys
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 18, 2023
The story of a certain Connecticut long-term care provider that “won” more than $4 million but didn’t collect it is a crying shame.
How to counteract the folks at 1-666-SUE-4YOU
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 07, 2024
So yeah, we’ve all been talking about how long-term care is political fodder. I mean, it tears me apart that no one is interested in a good story coming out of our setting. Take the AHCA/NCAL Quality...