Inadequate referral processing for COVID-19 patients may hinder proper transitions of care
By
John Harrison
Jun 28, 2020
As COVID-19 has stretched many acute care hospitals to the breaking point, skilled nursing facilities and long-term care providers are being looked upon to free up hospital capacity. This is a tremendous...
Ready to sell? Boost your sale price with these 3 tips
By
Nachum Soroka
Nov 17, 2020
In today’s COVID-19 pandemic environment, with all its risks, complications and regulations, skilled nursing owner-operators may find themselves with a desire to sell — the impulse higher than it...
Understanding the superbug problem
By
Bette McNee, RN, NHA
Mar 18, 2018
Although studies by the CDC have confirmed that the majority of superbug cases occur within the general community, unfortunately, an increased number of diagnosed superbug cases do occur in skilled nursing...
F-Tag in focus: F-431
By
Sonja Quale, Pharm.D.
Jul 25, 2016
In today’s environment, long-term care providers face growing regulatory demands designed to improve the quality of care
Using outdoor LED signs to promote community
By
Sarah Robison
Feb 09, 2015
Identification and directional assistance are two purposes for signage that have been improved upon and upgraded in the new age of LED-based digital signage. Long-term care facilities can benefit from...
A day in the life of an infection preventionist
By
Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, DrPH, CIC
Jan 30, 2023
When I write or speak about our long-term care industry, I often do just that – refer to “the industry.” Whether it be challenges “the industry” faces, solutions “the industry” needs, or...
Wooing a mix of workers to manage senior living shifts
By
Michelle Clark
Oct 17, 2018
The senior living sector is facing the inevitability of massive changes in its business model. A big part of providers’ ability to successfully meet the challenge will hinge on how well they are able...
Is anyone listening?
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Aug 05, 2016
In my last blog, I shared some thoughts about people-focused managers as a key factor in creating a culture of engagement.
EEOC quietly updates ‘EEO is the Law’ poster
By
Kate Risa
Dec 13, 2022
If you remind employers that they are obligated to post certain notices in their workplace, you might be told by many of them that it’s old news. For those that have 15 or more employees, it’s likely...
An effective tool to reduce readmissions
By
Marty Butler
Mar 20, 2015
Telemedicine is a new, powerful tool that’s proving value to skilled nursing facilities and has a direct impact on insurance spend, risk management and readmission rates.