Culture change can make a nursing home a better place to work
By
Tom Moverman
Aug 24, 2018
Friendly employees who naturally take a genuine interest in other people can do wonders for creating a warm and inviting culture. Interactions between guests and residents become less institutional and...
The road to Section GG
By
Michael Katri
Jun 17, 2016
Planning now will ensure successful implementation of Section GG before October 1, 2016
Preventing medical errors in long-term care
By
Bardia Anvar, M.D.
Oct 30, 2015
Does your facility have a checklist for important patient care events?
Antibiotic stewardship gain momentum
Oct 13, 2015
Antibiotic stewardship is gaining importance as a specific component to incorporate in infection prevention and control plans.
The emotional side of healing
By
and Jenna Zark
Kristy Wikum
Jun 24, 2016
While the body is almost magical in its ability to heal and recover lost ground, the mind and emotions can sometimes hold us back. Building inner strength, while building up physical abilities is an important...
Tackling the not-so-clean touchscreen
By
Melanie Waddell
Dec 21, 2016
Healthcare professionals recognize that long-term care facilities should be a safe haven for healing, not a breeding ground for germs. But there is an unexpected, omnipresent culprit lurking and often...
Why wait to help save a life?
By
Iris G. Onrot
Sep 02, 2015
There are many hip protectors on the market, but how do you know which one to purchase? What should you look for?
The allure of outpatient aquatics
Aug 19, 2015
I believe that one of the most important tools any administrator, CEO or owner of an organization is going to need is creativity.
The importance of zinc, especially for the elderly
By
Joy Stephenson-Laws
Mar 05, 2018
One to three million serious infections occur every year in nursing home facilities. Infections include urinary tract infections, diarrheal diseases, antibiotic-resistant staph infections and many more.
What Blockbuster has to do with long-term care
By
Shannon McIntyre Hooper
Jul 15, 2013
Let’s start at the beginning and be very, very clear: innovation is not technology. Innovation is a mindset, a willingness to take a risk and change the way you run your business. In other words,...