While idly watching the Grammy Awards broadcast on Sunday night, I tried to keep a mostly apathetic eye on various social media networks. It was here that I learned — among other pretty useless information...
4 ways SNFs can redesign care and prepare for PDPM
By
Colleen O'Rourke and Amy Leibensberger
Aug 06, 2018
With the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) set to take effect this October, skilled nursing facilities must change care delivery systems to maximize efficiencies and reimbursement. However, they must...
Gum control
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 07, 2016
I’m not surprised dementia is now being tied to gum disease. I have long believed the mouth offers a convenient and unflinching window to the soul, and that everything important about someone can...
Provider’s rebranding and restructuring catch national attention
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 29, 2014
My first thought was one of concern: What had gone so wrong that one of the most esteemed long-term care providers in New York had to change its name? If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, right?...
Valuing bilingual workers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 08, 2013
We know that speaking two languages has positive effects, ranging from an ability to switch between tasks to cognitive quickness in older adults.
Strategic goals: Do your goals align with the goals of CMS?
By
Martie Moore
Apr 27, 2018
Many times as leaders we feel that our actions are prescribed by entities beyond our immediate needs of those we serve.
CMS can do better on infection prevention and control
By
Sue Peschin
Jan 11, 2016
In addition to infections harming residents, nursing facility staff is often occupationally exposed to infectious diseases.
Consumer group takes on long-term care field
By
Liza Berger
Jun 15, 2010
The group formerly known NCCHNR is known for butting heads with nursing home associations. As it expands its advocacy mission, more long-term care providers are likely to feel the heat.
You won’t believe where a great source for LTC insight is waiting
By
John O'Connor
Aug 18, 2014
Leaders in this field seem to have an unquenchable thirst for new insights.
‘Special’ times ahead for more nursing homes, and that’s not good
By
James M. Berklan
May 28, 2014
As spring blends into summer, some nursing home operators are going to start feeling more heat — and it will have nothing to do with the weather. They will be given places on the proverbial hot seat....