There is a memorable scene in the movie “Forrest Gump” when Lt. Dan chews out the well-intentioned title soldier for saluting him while the enemy is likely watching. The implication is that...
Report: Resident falls top reason for lawsuits risks
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James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2014
Falls accounted for a slightly lower proportion of closed professional liability claims that insurer CNA most recently studied, but they still were far and away the top threat to providers’ legal...
No joke: Nursing Home Compare, ratings earn praise
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James M. Berklan
Nov 19, 2014
At first blush, the phrasing seemed like the punch line to a questionable long-term care-related gag. But upon further reflection, it began to sound more and more like an earnest compliment. The government’s...
Long-term care insurance: Time to yell ‘Run!’ yet?
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James M. Berklan
Nov 12, 2014
There is a memorable scene in the movie “Forrest Gump” when Lt. Dan chews out the well-intentioned title soldier for saluting him while the enemy is likely watching. The implication is that...
Glen Campbell Alzheimer’s documentary brings out the stars — caregivers and celebrities alike
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James M. Berklan
Oct 22, 2014
As readers of this blog may recall, my expectations for the special screening of the new documentary about music superstar Glen Campbell’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease were high. Sunday...
Second annual Hackfest just a week away
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James M. Berklan
Oct 10, 2014
Final preparations are underway for the second annual LeadingAge Hackfest.The Oct. 18-20 event will pit teams of four to six members against one another in a quest to create a technology-driven tool that...
Powell hits all the right notes
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James M. Berklan
Oct 08, 2014
What do you call a 77-year-old who has worked with — indeed BEEN one of — the most powerful people in the world, traveled the globe extensively, served his country with honor for decades and then charms,...
A show for all ages, a unique long-term care event
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James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2014
At the risk of sounding like a common shill, I cannot remember when I’ve more eagerly looked forward to an annual trade show than the upcoming LeadingAge gathering in Nashville. The main focus of...
Painting by numbers: the way to go to make the right business decisions
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James M. Berklan
Sep 24, 2014
The reasons to pursue more robust data-crunching activities keep growing. Especially for long-term care providers, who could have a leg up on other providers and payers.
The sweet irony of a nursing home report card
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 17, 2014
It’s said that politics, among other things, makes for strange bedfellows. Add long-term care quality improvement efforts to the list.