Communication is the cornerstone of good healthcare. Imagine trying to get through a medical appointment without being able to understand your physician.
The road to Section GG
By
Michael Katri
Jun 17, 2016
Planning now will ensure successful implementation of Section GG before October 1, 2016
Personalizing wound care to educate and drive patient comprehension
By
Kevin Lamb
May 17, 2017
Applying wound care dressings can be complex, frustrating, and frankly a bit scary.
Software can make QAPI compliance a snap
By
Jay Hamilton
Dec 18, 2017
Like so many other advances, the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement mandate from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is both a blessing and a curse for nursing homes.
Fall pests on the rise
By
Patrick Copps
Nov 03, 2014
Summer is gone, and fall has arrived. That means cooler temperatures, pretty leaves and a new lineup of holidays.
We all benefit when those with dementia speak up
By
Karen Love
Apr 24, 2017
Dementia has no boundaries: It affects individuals of all education, income, gender, and ethnicity.
Six fundamentals of worker engagement
By
Cord Himelstein
Dec 21, 2015
Employee engagement is much more than simply making sure workers and residents are satisfied.
Creating good first impressions
By
Ross Skadsberg
Oct 01, 2014
Who doesn’t like fresh clean linens and towels? And who isn’t put off by stains, odors or other indications that they are not? That’s how we all react at home, and it’s a critical...
Dining challenges in memory care
By
Scott Elgart
Jul 08, 2015
In memory care, there are rules for dining that go beyond resident safety.
Creating buzz around a new investment
By
Rachel McDermott
Aug 06, 2014
By developing a well thought-out plan and starting early, you will ensure your new investment will be beneficial to your residents, your community and your bottom line.