Whoever dreamed up the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge should be given a medal — and immediately hired to speak at the next long-term care association conference. Such creativity and that kind of Midas touch...
McKnight’s 2nd Fall Online Expo offers 3 CE webcasts
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James M. Berklan
Aug 22, 2014
The McKnight’s Fall Online Expo offers three educational webinars on Sept. 9, with each offering continuing education credit. As always, attendance and CE credits are free for attendees. The event...
Going viral: A day without complaints brings personal discoveries
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James M. Berklan
Aug 13, 2014
Writers are expected to promote their work, especially blog posts like this, virtually any way they can. But I’ll admit maybe this one isn’t for you. After all, you’re likely working...
Why be optimistic when anxiety is an option?
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James M. Berklan
Aug 06, 2014
Depending on how you like to interpret the news, nursing home operators are either facing some of the worst of times, or they’ve been infused with new life.
Harkin: Divert funds from SNF settings
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James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2014
Medicaid funds would more easily flow toward people wanting home- and community-based services — and away from nursing homes — under a new bill unveiled by Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA).
A disconnect all professionals need
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James M. Berklan
Jul 16, 2014
Heading out on vacation soon? If not, well maybe you ought to. No, you know you ought to. One way or another, you should be getting away from the office sometime soon, but you’re probably going to...
A ‘special’ feeling that no provider wants to have
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James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2014
As spring blends into summer, some nursing home operators are going to start feeling more heat. The federal government is moving to reclaim some form of “normalcy” after sequestration cuts...
As demand for frontline caregivers soars, Direct Care Alliance strains for a lifeline
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James M. Berklan
Jun 25, 2014
Long-term care workers are, by nature, hearty souls. They have to be. That’s probably why Monday’s notice set off bells in numerous offices here. It’s over. Operations are ceasing.
Feds: Without more funds, we are cutting provider oversight
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James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2014
Nursing providers could feel reduced heat from federal Medicare and Medicaid oversight activities — if an agency official’s testimony is to be believed as more than just budget-request bluster.
Taking a cue from Big Brother: A hospital tool for long-term care providers
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James M. Berklan
Jun 04, 2014
Relationships between hospitals and nursing homes can be funny things. Working together, they can do great things. But “cooperation” and “outreach” are not operative words frequently...