Did OSHA just tell nursing homes to cut back on care?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration dropped the hammer on a Colorado facility last week. Given what’s happened, OSHA’s response might seem reasonable. At least on paper.
‘HELP’ is what end-of-life care needs
Hospice care and palliative care are two beneficial options that all patients have for end-of-life care. When a patient is best suited for end-of-life care, the first step is having a conversation with...
10 lessons we learned on our culture change journey
Almost exactly 6 years from the date of our first training, we recently added our 50th home to the Eden Alternative Registry.
Remember to let your residents test drive
Earlier this week I landed in the hospital, a story filled with highs and lows that I won’t bore you with. But I did want to share what I learned about a topic near and dear to the hearts of long-term...
Charlie’s choice
For all you passionate, committed long-term care professionals who chose this career path for only the right reasons, I think I’ve found your kindred spirit.
Dureza to become Hughes administrator
Lina Dureza, RN, BSN, LNHA, MSM, will become the administrator at Hughes Health & Rehabilitation in West Hartfod, CT, following the retirement of vice president and administrator Mark Finkelstein.
Brunk to become Stratus CEO
Berry Brunk will become the new chief executive officer at Stratus Interoperable.
From MBA to CNA: The universal caregiver model
Imagine that you’re working full time, and in the middle of a 24-month MBA program that requires monthly out-of-state travel, your CEO challenges you to join him in becoming a certified nurse assistant...
In addition to caring for patients, SNFs must take care of business
Nursing homes have an epidemic health problem these days, but it’s not in their patient population, it’s on their own balance sheet.
Learn about managing patients without re-hospitalizations at free webinar
Topics will include how post-acute facilities can work with their area hospitals to gain more referrals and how technology can help improve clinical outcomes.
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