Ever wonder why the Internet was coined the “Information Superhighway”? Just like the highway near you, there is a lot of traffic that navigates the corners of the internet. The speed they travel is...
Increasing staff at in-service trainings
Jun 06, 2014
For years, eldercare providers have been required to ensure that staff members attend in-service trainings to remain licensed to work at a community. And for equally as long a time, managers and supervisors...
Exercising and evaluating CMS emergency preparedness plans
By
Terry Zysk
Nov 02, 2018
You can’t painstakingly document and evaluate during an exercise or emergency, but detailed and comprehensive event logs can provide a great deal of information for evaluation.
Preparing for managed care
By
Edward J. Tromczynski
Apr 04, 2014
All the benefits of managed care come with a price.
How to alleviate pest pressures during renovations
By
Glen Ramsey
Mar 16, 2019
If your facility already has a pest management provider, utilize this partnership and have them conduct a thorough inspection beforehand and incorporate their suggestions during the planning process.
How end of life planning programs can help LTC providers
By
Steve Byrne
Dec 02, 2015
When patients have not created a well-crafted end-of-life plan and shared with family and providers, problems frequently ensue.
Contract therapy vs. management agreement: Who gets the win?
By
Melissa Brown
Nov 15, 2021
SNF providers are reconsidering everything after PDPM and COVID-19. These two tremendous catalysts have turned skilled nursing upside down in many communities, and have left providers wondering which route...
Patient activation and engagement
By
Janice Gulsvig
Dec 14, 2015
First of all, in terms of the health status of yourself and those you care about, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the more activated and engaged you are in your health and health decisions,...
Three hidden reasons why your OT costs are too high
By
Bruce Baron
Feb 25, 2013
Many times it seems that revenues and expenses are going in opposite directions. That’s why it’s important to look for process improvement opportunities to improve the profitability of your...
Can gloves do more harm than good?
By
Megan J. DiGiorgio MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Sep 19, 2017
An observational study in a LTC facility examined the degree of inappropriate glove use among certified nursing assistants (CNA) when helping residents with bathing or toileting activities.