LutheranCare Presbyterian Homes appoints Chrystie, Roth and Chrzanowski
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 10, 2019
Community Wellness Partners, an affiliation of LutheranCare and Presbyterian Homes & Services, has announced three hires and promotions on its two campuses. Corina Chrystie has been named vice president...
Lail named COO
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 07, 2019
Neal Lail has been named chief operating officer at Affinity Living Group.
Independent contractors can be an expensive bargain
By
John O'Connor
Dec 09, 2013
It’s hardly a mystery why more long-term care facilities are putting independent contractors in place: lower costs. Operators can save almost a third on wages by avoiding payroll taxes, unemployment...
Let’s talk about hand hygiene
By
Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, DrPH, CIC
Sep 27, 2022
Infection prevention begins with fundamentals, and there is nothing more fundamental than hand hygiene. However, there is a lot of confusion in the industry regarding the placement of alcohol-based hand...
CMS requirement for Legionnaires’ disease control in LTC
By
Dave Bush
Oct 02, 2017
Nineteen percent of all Legionnaires’ disease (LD) outbreaks are LTC related.
Dementia dining: A model
By
Pat Snyder
Apr 08, 2013
Individual needs are met, dignity and respect are honored, and topics are set to reflect a congenial atmosphere.
Finally, some labor news that won’t leave a mark
By
John O'Connor
Jul 23, 2018
It’s nice when something comes along that doesn’t leave either management or labor holding its head. That appears to have happened Thursday when President Trump signed an executive order that...
EPS ban could impact senior care
By
Michael Greenfield
Jul 24, 2015
A ban on certain expanded polystyrene (EPS) in New York City is going to make an impact on senior living facilities, and may set a precedent.
Kurfees joins Relias
Aug 29, 2017
James Kurfees has joined Relias Learning as the vice president of Information Technology.
Social reciprocity’s role in promoting wellbeing for senior patients
By
Christine Lee
May 29, 2024
The paradigm of patient care is evolving, especially in the realm of elderly care. Traditionally, the focus has predominantly been on the physical health of the elderly, ensuring that their medical needs...