The rapid advancements in technology continuously impact our lives on a daily basis and each new week brings a critical update to our attention.
The impact on overtime pay in home care
By
Peter Ross
Oct 07, 2013
The final ruling on the Federal Companionship Exemption took place recently as a result of a new proposal by the Obama administration. On the surface, the issue appears to be the eligibility of in-home...
Is healthcare compliance on life support?
Oct 17, 2014
Assisted living, long-term care and nursing homes — the senior living industry —is one of the most challenging and compliance-driven industries in the U.S.
Reducing energy footprints with LED
By
Karyn Gayle
Sep 17, 2014
Long-term care facilities need to ensure that residents, staff and visitors have appropriate lighting in parking facilities and high traffic areas for wayfinding, safety and visual comfort.
Antibiotic stewardship – Will you be ready by November 28th?
By
Sonja Quale
Oct 16, 2017
In my previous blog post, I covered the regulatory requirements for Antibiotic Stewardship Programs set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and briefly discussed in the Centers for...
Lab results and potential problems
By
Bill Vaughan, RN
Jun 05, 2013
Long-term care nurses are like traffic cops, managing data coming at them from multiple sources. Buried in the midst of vital signs, weights, meal percentages and overly detailed reports concerning bowel...
Tackling the technology generation gap
By
Mike MacLeod
Feb 10, 2014
Technology companies, ours included, are always talking about the next generation of this or the next generation of that. Innovation is critical and has advanced our society, but I want to make sure we...
Making sure medical equipment is in compliance
By
George H. Landauer
Dec 16, 2013
All long-term care and other healthcare facilities should have a proper Medical Equipment Management Program in place. With budgetary issues, staff cutbacks and decreasing reimbursements, many facilities...
Elders find purpose through service and community commitment
By
Jennifer Cabe and Joan Devine
Apr 20, 2018
Unfortunately, residents of care communities are rarely tapped to provide much-needed service. Perhaps we are too busy seeing the things that residents CANNOT do, and fail to see all that they CAN do!
Aging and wellness: Why spirituality matters
By
Carol M. Orsborn
Jul 22, 2013
While an increasing number of long-term care communities have included serving the spiritual needs of residents as part of their mission, few have dedicated sufficient resources to meet the need. Research...