One of the biggest stories of the summer easily has been the news that full enforcement of nursing homes’ new survey system will be postponed a year.
Star ratings? Give ’em two big thumbs down
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 01, 2009
For a while, it appeared the feds had pulled it off: Nobody was going to be watching the right hand while the left hand fiddled away.
The editor’s desk: All of a sudden, holidays aren’t looking so festive
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2011
If you thought the politicians’ recent stomach-turning brinksmanship over the national debt ceiling wasn’t fun — and who did? — you have no reason to look forward to the end of November...
Editor’s Desk: Don’t appear too happy about hospice prosperity
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2011
When it comes to running a business, you better evolve. If you don’t, trouble will surely find you. Maybe it will even if you do.
A ‘special’ feeling that no provider wants to have
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2014
As spring blends into summer, some nursing home operators are going to start feeling more heat. The federal government is moving to reclaim some form of “normalcy” after sequestration cuts...
Editor’s Desk: A cash incentive test program for nursing homes in four states could shape your...
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2009
Little things like pirates taking Americans hostage off the coast of Africa, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the credit and housing markets crises have knocked long-term care out of the evening newscast,...
Editor’s Desk | No need to read this if your job is stress-free
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2022
Whether you’re a professional caregiver or a civilian with a needy loved one to tend to, you share distinct qualities. Namely, you care. But if you’re not mindful, you also might think you’re in...
Providers to learn: never enough friends in play
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2013
Sometimes long-term care providers struggle to find meaning in the signs that are strewn in their path. Whether it’s legalese, regulatory gobbledy-gook or some form of bureaucracy, uncertain messages...
SNF nurse feted as hero after saving baby in flight
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 06, 2019
Tiffany Lehman stands as a shining example of what a nursing home nurse can do when faced with an emergency situation. Lehman was the right person, in the right place, with the right amount of guts...
LeadingAge board chair about to kick off new era
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 06, 2017
Several thousand LeadingAge members got their first look at new board chairman Steve Fleming recently, and if initial reactions are any indication, it’s going to be a wonderful relationship.