Today, Revera nursing centers are taking effective steps to bring down rehospitalization rates, control costs and improve patient outcomes.
Factoring in social risk to your value-based strategy
By
Ryan Sparks
Feb 22, 2017
Providers that were hoping to see adjustments to value-based purchasing programs based on the social risk factors of the patients they serve may likely have to wait until larger revisions to healthcare...
Preparing for a hurricane
By
Bruce Baron
Jul 25, 2014
For providers, Hurricane Arthur was a reminder to take another look at your emergency preparedness to ensure your plan is up-to-date and effective.
‘Ghost Boy’: A terrifying story to inspire LTC caregivers
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 20, 2015
Anyone who doubts the enormous power wielded by frontline caregivers should listen to the premiere episode of “Invisibilia,” a new radio show and podcast.
Examining bed-rail use in long-term care
By
William A. Hyman and Gloria Black
Oct 07, 2015
Deaths and injuries from entrapments in bed rails continue to be a problem, especially for the frail, the cognitively impaired, or incapacitated elderly.
Of Brookdale and branding: Thoughts for the small operator
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 25, 2014
Brookdale Senior Living’s acquisition of Emeritus Corp. is part of an ambitious strategy to make Brookdale the first truly national U.S. eldercare brand. So is it ominous that the Feb. 20 merger...
Hygiene’s technological revolution
By
Tom Bergin and Jimy Baynum
Jan 11, 2017
Technological advancements have made our daily lives more efficient and thorough. Lately, we’ve noticed technology’s growing impact on hygiene.
Catching nurse impostors — if you can
By
Jul 11, 2017
If you’ve ever seen the movie “Catch Me If You Can,” you’ve probably wondered how in the world the protagonist could get away with his scheme of working jobs he had no qualifications...
Exercise is your job
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 13, 2017
I didn’t go to the gym this morning because I had to write this blog about the importance of exercise in the long-term care workplace. Ironic, isn’t it? Also, sad!
Sandy and the supply chain: The vital role of GPOs
By
John P. Sganga
Dec 05, 2012
Although Hurricane Sandy-related news coverage has been plentiful, no one has focused on the crucial role the supply chain played in ensuring that healthcare providers could continue to serve patients...