Amid dire economic reports, wasteful Medicare spending must stop
By
Kristin Walter
Jun 25, 2018
Given the significant financial pressures facing our federal government and with the health and economic security of nearly 48 million American seniors on the line, Congress must act now to authorize CMS...
What you don’t see can hurt you
Dec 28, 2016
For many managers of long-term care facilities, paying close attention to procurement and the ordering of supplies is not an area that typically receives a lot of their focus.
Dealing with the ‘S’ in Communication
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 13, 2016
I know, I know, you’re looking at the title and thinking I lost my mind. Where is the ‘S’ in word communication? Oh, but I say yes, it is there and I see it. You see, we all receive communication...
Is your facility’s emergency power system being properly maintained?
By
Michael Chotiner
Mar 28, 2016
In recent years, The Joint Commission has cited deficiencies in emergency standby power systems among the top 10 issues for its healthcare accreditation program.
Loneliness in LTC: Overcoming disability, creating connections
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Apr 14, 2015
Reducing loneliness among facility residents has numerous benefits — for residents and staff. So why aren’t we doing better at it? Here’s what you need to know.
Volunteer calls out nursing homes for not delivering
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 23, 2015
After five years, Gary Gamponia says he has had enough frustration. His message to nursing home administrators and activities directors would likely be, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going...
Awake for a cure
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 08, 2018
At this point in the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s, each glimmer of hope seems to come with a looming cloud of probable disappointment — and the question, “Will I get it someday?”...
Why providers aren’t elated about new pay-for-quality goals
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 28, 2015
You can forgive long-term care providers if they weren’t outwardly jumping for joy at Monday’s announcement that Medicare is going to start paying for quality, and not quantity, of services.
How to quit like a shrink
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Feb 26, 2019
There are entire volumes devoted to the psychological process of termination, but I’ve created a quick guide based on my experiences with leave-taking in long-term care.
Mobile technology and healthcare – Not just for Millennials
By
Ken Saitow
Jun 13, 2016
There is no argument that today’s healthcare providers operate in an extremely challenging environment.