News broadcast alleging illegal nursing home evictions roils over Thanksgiving weekend
By
Liza Berger
Dec 03, 2019
A national news story charging that some nursing facilities illegally evict residents when funding runs out, among other reasons, made providers wince during the long holiday weekend. The NBC story reported...
Rehabilitation Feature: The short view
By
Liza Berger
Apr 11, 2007
Despite pressure from hospitals and potential Medicare cuts, more providers are attracted to short-term therapy services.
Nursing home execs’ pay expected to remain elevated as more leaders leave due to burnout: salary experts
By
Liza Berger
Oct 28, 2020
While the pandemic has had a negative impact on many aspects of long-term care, executives’ salaries may not be one of them. COVID-19 actually is pushing up executives’ salaries, creating demand as...
Wound Care feature: Growth spurt
By
Liza Berger
Aug 07, 2006
Wound care is on a tear. As demand continues to build, newer technologies are moving the industry ahead — by the billions
Risk management feature — Playing it safe
By
Liza Berger
May 09, 2007
Rampant litigation has forced nursing homes to step up risk management efforts. Education is one of their latest tactics.
Gold for Redstone: Telemed program brings top honors in Tech Awards program
By
Liza Berger
Oct 08, 2019
Implementing a robust telemedicine program has earned Redstone Greensburg, a Pennsylvania-based rehabilitation center, a Gold Award in the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards competition.
‘Right person at the right time’: Winthrop Marshall, chair of LeadingAge during rebranding initiative,...
By
Liza Berger
Dec 08, 2020
The provider community is mourning the death of Winthrop Marshall, the first African American chair of the organization formerly known as the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. He...
A new kind of rest home: relaxing in the dementia ward
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2010
A new dementia unit at a CCRC in Massachusetts has helped residents feel more relaxed and at home in their surroundings
Nursing homes in 11 states may soon see reduction in transportation rates for portable X-ray suppliers
By
Liza Berger
Jan 05, 2020
Nursing home providers in 11 states and Washington, D.C., may have to send more residents to the hospital to undergo X-rays, if a change from a Medicare Administrative Contractor goes into effect this...
Top-of-the-line living: amenities and comforts for long-term care living
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2010
The only CCRC in Nassau County, New York, has numerous amenities and comfortable public spaces for residents