As cameras roll, providers raise hopes about hospital ‘observation’ stays
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 15, 2014
It’s been said for a long time that a picture is worth a thousand words. Moving pictures? Start multiplying the worth. Add some sound or speaking to those moving pictures, well now we’re talking...
Problems? Maybe it’s time to listen to Mom
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 17, 2022
Mom always was one of those teachers who was “rewarded” for being good. She got the biggest, rowdiest classes each year.
You’re not going to believe who deserves a pat on the back
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 15, 2020
Sometimes you’re right when you complain about “the man” coming after you. But sometimes credit must be given where credit is due.
A ‘people’ pro’s advice for LTC employee retention
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 27, 2019
Kim Warnecke sweeps into a conversation like a breath of charged fresh air. She is at once a warm whoosh and a crisp arctic jab, a good-natured mix that helpfully keeps you in touch with reality. Such...
You have to agree: Senate finally gets something right
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 20, 2018
If you’re fed up with the state of American politics — for whatever reason — you are far from alone. But Wednesday brought reason for all proper-thinking people to be proud of their elected officials...
Hopes rising for campaign to grow senior care administration degrees
By
James M. Berklan
May 15, 2019
Things are looking up when it comes to a campaign to create more degreed senior care leaders.
Providers may be looking over their shoulders for years to come
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 16, 2022
When observers say effects of the pandemic will be felt for years, most will first think about long-COVID.
Shipping Grandma out (of the country) for her own good
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 18, 2013
The latest controversy in long-term care has nothing to do with upcoding, sex among seniors or Medicare scams. Rather, it evolves around “exporting” one’s loved one to another country...
It’s about time providers got more credit
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 18, 2019
We hear it all the time: When it comes to technology, healthcare is way behind compared to other industries. And when you bring skilled nursing into the picture? Oh, brother, forget it. They’re the behind...
Good news for providers? Yes, there is some
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 21, 2022
If anyone wants any further proof we’re living in twisted times, consider the current lot of a nursing home operator.