Pandemic creates difficult financial terrain for SNFs
By
John Hall
Nov 01, 2020
Providers confront challenges, from low occupancy to earnings losses, but opportunities beckon as well.
Diagnoses, prescribing are ever-critical under PDPM
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2020
Experts agree critical medication mistakes occur during transitions from acute to post-acute care. Many are associated with multiple diagnoses and miscommunicated medication orders.
COVID-19 inspires ‘overdue’ infection control innovation
By
John Hall
Dec 01, 2020
Shortage of supplies along with need for protocols relating to testing, cohorting, visitation lead to change.
Bathing joins list of perilous chores in age of COVID-19
By
John Hall
May 01, 2020
Lack of PPE is complicating the task for caregivers, but relentless attention to cleaning surfaces will help.
Wound care field bounces back after COVID obstacles
By
John Hall
Nov 01, 2021
Need for in-house wound care access and focus on specialty care as census drivers may lead to more, better nursing home collaborations.
Despite the pressure, wound care toughened by pandemic
By
John Hall
Jun 01, 2021
Higher risk, fewer on-site specialists were met with resourcefulness, more comprehensive telemedicine.
April FocusOn briefs
Apr 01, 2020
The LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions has released an Excel-based turnover cost calculator tool to help providers estimate how much staff turnover is costing their community. The organization notes...
Experts unmask COVID-19 myths lurking in laundries
By
John Hall
Mar 01, 2021
Despite fear and even more laundry, smart infection control procedures can protect in-house facilities.
October FocusOn Briefs
Oct 01, 2020
TekTone enters remote patient monitoring space with Stay Smart Care transaction, CarePredict to publish research on wearable device outcomes, contact tracing, and Kisco adds temp monitoring sign-in kiosks...
May FocusOn briefs
May 01, 2020
Kwalu partners with Clorox for new line of antimicrobial furnishings; Construction Specialties privacy curtains simplify IC concerns; ComforTek announces line of swivel, lockable dining chairs; Ecore unveils...