Lady Healthcare and her child, the Affordable Care Act, were once the bon vivant of public discourse. But they are of little interest today, giving way to the economy, jobs, foreign policy, immigration...
The Extraordinary View — Part II
By
Martie Moore
Feb 26, 2016
What would happen if we took a much, much closer look at palliative care? The results might surprise you.
Connecting the dots in healthcare
By
Bruce Chernof, M.D.
Aug 31, 2015
A small set of community-based organizations are seeking to deliver coordinated care to people coping with multiple chronic conditions and functional limitations who wish to live well and safely in the...
Nursing homes need infection prevention education
By
Jennifer Sanguinet and Cody Haag
Jul 31, 2015
Long-term care nurses and CNAs performed poorly in a study measuring their infection prefention knowledge. How can this be improved?
What boomers want
By
Ben Mandelbaum
Jul 17, 2015
More seniors are making a move into long-term care as a lifestyle choice, thereby taking advantage of the array of products and services available for seniors at virtually every physical state, from the...
Should SNF therapy vendors use QAPI?
By
Tara Roberts
Nov 06, 2014
While some long-term care providers have been slower to look at QAPI processes, others are ready to implement. Therapy vendors also should be considering adopting and operationalizing QAPI.
Meeting the growing technology requirements of today’s senior living facilities
By
Robert Knox
Nov 25, 2013
Sprawling senior living campuses peppered with multiple storied brick buildings typically have a difficult time maintaining a consistent cell signal from multiple carriers and may not have the bandwidth...
What to consider when purchasing pressure ulcer products
By
Dr. James G. Spahn
Jul 20, 2010
To prevent and treat pressure ulcers, select products that will produce positive clinical outcomes and provide cost-effective solutions for the long-term care facility.
When Jennie Chin Hansen opens up about eldercare, her compassion and enthusiasm are almost palpable.
The power of the pants
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 21, 2017
Like any sensible facility marketing director does, I desperately want opportunities to attract attention. Recently, after considering every available option, I identified what I felt was a sure-fire way...