I love Chipotle. What makes the burrito purveyor so great? The real secret might be how it grooms and retains its managers — it’s an approach long-term care leaders might do well to study.
Benefits of acknowledging success
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Apr 09, 2019
Dealing with extensive regulations, reimbursement challenges, elaborate documentation requirements and a punitive environment can erode the joy of helping elders. Acclamation for accomplishments, on the...
A ‘Signing Day’ I’d like to see on every campus
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 12, 2020
Let’s celebrate students in a new way more often.
A chance to make your staff very, very happy
By
John O'Connor
May 06, 2013
It’s your turn to risk having an excited staff. Starting today, the second annual McKnight’s Excellence In Technology Awards program is officially underway.
Non-virtual anti-reality, please
By
Gary Tetz
Feb 23, 2017
I won’t be taking up virtual reality advocacy anytime soon, but it has nothing to do with vertigo or motion sickness. I’m simply not actively seeking additional reality in my life.
Latest Medicare fraud allegations just an appetizer
By
John O'Connor
May 10, 2013
As we’ve been predicting here for some time, allegations of mismanaged therapy care are starting to land nursing homes in some seriously hot water.
Things I Think: Fall leads to a rebirth
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 05, 2018
For many of us, the transition from spring to fall brings melancholy and thinly-veiled fear — in life and in long-term care.
Tickle me, Earmo
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 19, 2019
Resist the urge to rush outside and attach jumper cables to your earlobes — for now.
If I fell
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 29, 2015
A group of very fine long-term care people and I just spent the last 10 days in Nicaragua. I’ll blog about why we went in a future installment, but first need to share the most important lesson learned...
New accounting standard presents unique challenges for PAC providers
By
Steven Shill
Jan 27, 2017
Healthcare companies, particularly post-acute care providers, may feel the pain more than others, and they – along with their investors – should prepare sooner rather than later.