What to expect with the therapy caps repealed
Don’t ever let Congress plan your next party. That’s my sincere recommendation.
Love hurts PAC relationships
When it comes to developing strategic partnerships across the post-acute care spectrum, love can cloud our judgment.
Kyle named director of resident experience
Sara Kyle, Ph.D., is the new director of resident experience at Holiday Retirement in Orlando, FL. She will work with Bill Thomas, M.D., Holiday’s chief wellness officer, to develop Eden Alternative...
Injury prevention is crucial to employee retention
Everyone in the senior living industry has heard it before: Medical advancements are leading to residents living longer now than ever before.
Behavior management plans for challenging behaviors
“Mrs. Jones” is in the middle of the dayroom, once again engaging in verbal abusiveness that disrupts the residents, families and staff on her unit.
Yes to leisure, no to idle time
In healthcare, the idea of anyone having idle time at work would likely be met with a laugh. Our collective wisdom indicates that American workers are terribly busy, whether they are working in a nursing...
Enhancing quality of care through design
Incorporating the principles of accessible design into long-term care creates communities where inclusion and independence are emphasized. Good for those who do it.
QAPI leads to lasting change
The good news is that QAPI isn’t entirely new, even though the emphasis from CMS and the surveyors is different.
Data equals understanding and requires integration
The long-term care space is rapidly changing and evolving. Big data analytics will play a key role in helping to shape the future of this space.
This hospice study might make nursing homes less comfortable
What’s the best eldercare development we’ve seen in the past quarter century? For my money, nothing compares to the ongoing expansion of hospice care services.
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