To give credit where it’s due, when the New York Times does a story on nursing homes, it tends to give up enough space to get multiple sides, not to mention sources that include the industry checklist...
Who’s buying your loyalty?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 23, 2014
While the story of former Gov. McDonnell and his wife’s alleged excess may make us shake our heads, it did remind me of the slippery slope many in business or politics can fall down when it comes...
What the OIG video leaves out
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 09, 2017
One might be forgiven for watching an Office of Inspector General video discussing nursing homes and wish it were about 10 — or 20 — minutes longer. That’s because the video is under three minutes...
A tail that gives year-round happiness
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 20, 2018
Cheers to Altercare in Adena, OH, for showing us all how it should be done when it comes to residents needing a boost.
Feline happy over your SEO
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2012
Given the response to last week’s post about the Affordable Care Act and the Supreme Court, I’ve decided there’s only one way to make this week’s blog as successful in terms of...
Were the nursing home strippers really a bad idea?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2014
If you typed the word “strippers” into the McKnight’s archives Tuesday, the only story that came up was a blog about floor care. That changed Wednesday when we ran the news of a lawsuit...
ACLU takes on nursing homes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 23, 2016
Of course precautions have to be taken in a healthcare setting to prevent the spread of AIDS, but they are things you’d also use as a basic standard of care.
Remember to let your residents test drive
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 09, 2018
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...
A farewell tale
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 27, 2019
Thanks for the tales and tails.
Kucala to serve as DON
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 20, 2019
Suzie Kucala, RN, is the new director of nursing at Arlington Health and Rehabilitation in Snohomish County, WA.