Five tips for connecting your senior care facility to an HIE
By
Lee-Ann Ruf
Feb 29, 2016
Many senior-care providers will be looking for HIE partners this year to participate in bundled payment programs.
How to feel confident in IT decision making
By
Rachel Weeks
Feb 22, 2016
The better you know and can articulate your needs, the easier it will be to identify the right technology solutions.
The importance of safe showers and water temperature
By
Michael Chotiner
Feb 10, 2016
Automatic temperature control valves at points of use, such as showers and lavatory sinks, are good choices in senior care facilities.
Protect yourself and your facility from bed bugs
By
Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
Feb 08, 2016
Chicago may have found itself on top of Orkin’s list of the top 50 bed bug cities, but a look at the list shows that these resilient pests have found themselves in every corner of the country.
Understanding what residents love
By
Jack York
Feb 03, 2016
Think of your own favorite quirk and ask yourself if your organization’s culture would be able to find your own personal needle in the haystack.
Invest in quality jobs to improve care
By
Susan Misiorski
Jan 28, 2016
PHI has identified nine that we believe are essential to making direct-care work in nursing homes and home care settings viable career opportunities. These nine elements center on three basic themes: Compensation,...
End-of-life planning – not just for patients
By
Steve Byrne
Jan 13, 2016
Have you, a long-term care professional, made a plan for yourself and your loved ones?
Keeping landscapes safe through winter
By
Mike Fitzpatrick
Dec 31, 2015
One of the biggest challenges long-term care facilities face each winter is keeping their properties safe and aesthetically pleasing during the colder months. According to a Center for Health Systems &...
Holiday decorations: Keeping facilities safe
By
Michael Chotiner
Dec 23, 2015
Unsafe lights and extension cords present risks for fire, tripping and electrocution.
Interoperability essential for improving care continuity
By
Aric Agmon
Dec 21, 2015
Beyond the decreased dependence on paper and fax, improving transitions of care, compliance, and workflow efficiencies, having a single, secure point for exchange of resident data from any source is becoming...