Writer’s remorse: Maybe I should not have said that
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James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2008
Nowadays there are all too many writers making the story about themselves. This is a violation of a traditional journalism tenet that I like to adhere to. But this time I can’t help it.
Nurse’s online rant leads to guilty charge
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Jan 06, 2017
A Canadian nurse who posted on Facebook and Twitter about her frustrations over a relative’s skilled nursing care has been found guilty of professional misconduct by a nursing organization.
Editors’ Blog: Fantastic voyage
Oct 24, 2008
Did you hear the one about the Titanic survivor who sold her memorabilia to pay for long-term care? That is just the latest intriguing story to catch hold among McKnight’s readers.
Strong signals that nursing homes will win case against the contraception mandate, lawyers say
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 02, 2014
A Supreme Court ruling handed down earlier this week bolstered a legal case being pursued by The Little Sisters of the Poor, according to attorneys for the nonprofit nursing home operator. However, other...
Technology solutions shine in 4th annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards
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Nov 05, 2015
The success stories submitted to the 4th annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards competition showcased how savvy providers put tech to use in meeting the needs of their residents and staff.
Technology award winners raise bar for third annual McKnight’s Tech Awards
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
Compelling stories of improved resident engagement is how some winners of the third annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards caught the eyes of our independent panel of judges.
New makeup of National Labor Relations Board could lead to decisions favoring unions
Apr 09, 2010
Nursing homes should brace for more pro-labor rulings in the wake of the appointment of two more Democrats to the National Labor Relations Board, a news story asserts.
Editors’ Blog: Readers are king
May 06, 2009
McKnight’s covers a range of topics. Pressure ulcers, Medicare rates and Alzheimer’s research are a few. The question is, What stories do readers want us to write about?
I couldn’t live without…LifeBio
Jun 01, 2011
It’s almost a given that most people love to talk about themselves, and nursing home and memory care patients are no exception. LifeBio products, which include conversation-starting story cards,...
Editors’ Blog: Animated film ‘Up’ shows adventure of aging
Jul 24, 2009
Growing older doesn’t have to mean holing up in the house and settling into your favorite chair. There can be plenty of discoveries still in store, as the movie “Up” shows.