Is your approach to patient-centered care out of alignment?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 25, 2019
These days, patient-center care seems to be this sector’s Holy Grail, and for good reason.
Stop doing what doesn’t work for UTIs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 22, 2019
Researchers emphasize that clinicians must think more critically before reacting to urinary tract infection symptoms. And they have the numbers to back it up.
Mind-blowing research that all skilled nursing providers can use
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 21, 2019
LeadingAge might not spring jarring new study results on us all that often, but when it does, look out.
Making regulations great again
By
John O'Connor
Mar 18, 2019
If you are running a skilled care facility these days, it might not seem like Uncle Sam is easing up on the rules or penalties. But that is surely happening. And we have some bottom-line proof.
Emotionally drained by new hazardous regulations
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 15, 2019
I can never remember if we’re supposed to flush pills, pour liquid down a drain or throw medication out in the trash. So I’m sympathetic to long-term care facilities struggling with the disposal of...
Gut shot: Therapy providers called on the carpet over productivity goals
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 14, 2019
New study results question the use of productivity goals. The implications are not good for skilled nursing operators.
Yes, these are tough challenges for skilled care. But come on …
By
John O'Connor
Mar 11, 2019
We’re hearing a lot lately about ways to improve working conditions and resident care in skilled nursing facilities. Still.
Women of Distinction: An overwhelming response
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 08, 2019
Reviewing the nominations to our McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program has been both humbling and incredibly heartening.
Skilled care’s future never looked better. Or worse.
By
John O'Connor
Mar 04, 2019
Take the future of skilled care. These days, it appears both the optimists and naysayers are in ample supply.
Come for the Rainmaker, but don’t overlook the real experts
By
John O'Connor
Feb 25, 2019
By all accounts, Paul Ryan is an extremely intelligent, charismatic and likable guy. And I have to believe he’s much happier these days pondering what’s best for the future of the republic. At least...