Rehab offers promise to many deemed ‘lost’ in the fog, and providers are making strides in better delivering the therapy dementia patients need
How to do it… be ‘up’ on IT
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John Hall
Mar 04, 2016
Information technology can be one of an administrator’s biggest and most intimidating challenges. This special How To article offers expert advice on how providers who don’t typically work...
Evaluating good drugs
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John Hall
Feb 04, 2016
The long-term care profession wrestles with medication management challenges, including opioid abuse, polypharmacy and overdosing
Cutting into costs
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John Hall
Jan 04, 2016
A look inside the mind of lenders in the wake of a skilled nursing cost comparison report reveals reasons for optimism — and concern
How to do it… Flexible furnishing
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John Hall
Jan 04, 2016
When it comes to furnishings in senior living, the Three Bears of nursery book fame would likely share identical chairs and beds today. More than ever, providers need adjustable furniture to suit their...
Connecting at all hours
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John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
Software firms and providers are devising novel solutions to engage seniors, families and staff who are embracing technology to stay in better communication
How to do it… EMR and billing integration
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John Hall
Sep 04, 2015
Over the years, providers have tried every trick in the book to get electronic medical records and billing systems to mesh. This is not a project for the faint of heart. But diligent homework and a reliable...
How to do it … antipsychotics management
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John Hall
Jun 05, 2015
Start with root cause analysis, says Denise Wassenaar, RN, MS, LNHA, MatrixCare. Remember that antipsychotics are not FDA- approved for behavioral symptoms in dementia.
Government regulators might start policing personal monitoring devices
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John Hall
May 29, 2015
The government is keeping a watchful eye on personal monitoring devices and may soon regulate them due to privacy concerns and accuracy claims, consumer advocates and tech gurus recently predicted at a...
CVS to acquire Omnicare for $10.4 billion
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John Hall
May 22, 2015
Retail pharmacy giant CVS announced Thursday it will acquire Omnicare, marking the third major recent consolidation among pharmacies and allied companies providing specialty services and pharmacy benefit...