Jane F. Potter, MD Board Chairwoman, American Geriatrics Society
Wound care feature — Topical issues
By
Liza Berger
Aug 08, 2007
Proper skin care often comes down to good old-fashioned common sense. To avoid pressure ulcers, stick to the basics.
Despite nursing shortage, schools deny more applicants, report says
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 11, 2007
It’s a troubling situation: Despite a growing nursing shortage, nursing schools continue to turn away more potential nurses.
News and Analysis — As OBRA nears 20, criticism continues
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2007
It’s been nearly 20 years since the government passed landmark nursing home regulation reform. There has been improvement, but that is no reason to celebrate wildly, believes Senate Special Committee...
Rehabilitation Feature: The short view
By
Liza Berger
Apr 11, 2007
Despite pressure from hospitals and potential Medicare cuts, more providers are attracted to short-term therapy services.
Opinion: THE BIGPICTURE — How to grow: the latest rub
By
John O'Connor
Mar 09, 2007
Perhaps comparisons to the phoenix are a bit extreme. But like the mythological figure, for-profits seem to be rising from the proverbial ashes.
60 Seconds with… Peter Buerhaus, Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 07, 2007
Q: Your most recent research shows providers should be happy that the nursing shortage may be only half as bad as predicted in 2000, right?
A: If you can be happy living with a category 4 hurricane parked...
Finance feature: Climate change
By
Liza Berger
Feb 07, 2007
Thanks to favorable market conditions, the time is ripe for smaller long-term care operators to invest in their businesses.
LTC worker shortage to intensify, Alliance president says
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 29, 2007
It will be important to have a stable and well-trained workforce to cope with the growing nursing home caregiver shortage, said Alan Rosenbloom, president of the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care.
Interiors Feature: Dignified design
By
Liza Berger
Jan 09, 2007
Long-term care furnishings are interiors are better suited
for residents’ aging bodies, senses and desire for privacy.