The first step of any exercise in innovation is to deeply understand the nature of the problem you’re trying to solve. When done well, this process of discovery often points to a solution that’s different...
Cultural change: Why the old is stronger than the new
By
Martie Moore
Oct 18, 2019
Cultural change must be intentional, focused and deliberate.
Nursing facilities might soon face another unfair burden
By
John O'Connor
Oct 12, 2019
I am opposed to forcing skilled care operators to pay for a problem caused by another entity., which is exactly what will happen if an otherwise well-intended bill becomes law in its current form.
7 steps to living leadership
By
Julie Thorson
Oct 09, 2019
When we consistently practice the little things in leadership, the dream big starts to materialize.
Non-invasive technology can halt liver disease in elderly patients
By
Scott Howell, D.O.
Oct 04, 2019
Given the nation’s aging population, skilled nursing clinicians must be prepared to make proper identification and management of liver disease. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common in the...
A long-term care truth: It’s not always about you
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 03, 2019
We are stronger together than we are apart.
PDPM is here. Let’s embrace Utopia.
By
Rosanna L. Benbow
Oct 03, 2019
For years, I have joked that I teach things for the Utopian World — the world as it should be — with the knowledge they won’t always happen that way. But, as of late, I am struggling with statements...
PDPM is looming: Here’s what to do if you’re not prepared
By
Jayne Warwick, HBScN, RN
Sep 27, 2019
It isn’t coming anymore. It’s here. The Patient Driven Payment Model has finally arrived. And even though we have been talking about getting ready for it since April 2018, there’s still work to be...
PDPM: Redefining Advantage
By
Renee Kinder
Sep 26, 2019
Can quality outcomes be delivered with fewer therapy minutes now that PDPM is pushing other payment buttons? The question deserves a full airing.
Providers, be prepared to answer these questions in 2020
By
Claire Roebuck
Sep 17, 2019
Change is the only constant for America’s healthcare landscape of late. Patients are taking a more earnest look at their options for healthcare, while payment sources are seeking the biggest value for...