For those who might not be completely ready for the Nov. 28 start date of trauma-related F-tags, I offer some basics on trauma-informed care practices.
RCS-Done … Tech Support, please!
By
Renee Kinder
May 10, 2018
I was all ready for my presentation on RCS-I, and then I literally lost power and had the run yanked out from under me at the same time.
Examining the SNF landscape
By
Jeffrey D. Jeter
Apr 08, 2019
The massive increase in demand for SNFs and for higher quality of care required to afford their care will further strain an already tight labor market.
Getting to gold
By
Erin Fromwiller
Oct 05, 2016
APRC has always focused on quality improvement; it’s part of our culture.
Preparing for value-based care: Questions for every SNF
By
Richard Royer
Jun 22, 2016
Next year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will begin creating the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing Program (SNFVBP) that is scheduled to be launched in 2019.
Creativity knows no age limit
By
Romilla Batra and Tim Carpenter
Feb 02, 2018
Legacy featured the works of 20 established and emerging senior artists from Long Beach, CA, and surrounding communities.
When implicit bias harms the elderly
By
Martie Moore
Mar 12, 2021
He says he stumbled. Others think that something happened in his brain to cause the fall. Whatever the cause, he fell and fell hard, hitting the bedroom dresser straight on. He was unconscious, but that...
It’s time for full transparency
By
Michael Wasserman
Jan 13, 2021
I threw down the gauntlet for the nursing home industry to focus on clinical care two years ago. I warned that in the spring of 2020, providers would “start to hurt because the cost of caring...
What to do when #MeToo reaches your facility
By
Teri Sumbry
Apr 01, 2019
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so this is a good time to raise awareness and educate the public about the prevention of sexual violence in our industry.
Finding the value in value-based care
By
Joel Splan
Aug 31, 2016
When I think of the ongoing shift away from fee-for-service, I am reminded of its value. Whether anyone likes it or not, the era of value-based care is emerging.