What your therapy team should know about the CMS REACH Model
By
Renee Kinder
Mar 03, 2022
We all know it to be true. Common sense, really. When we as therapists coordinate our care more efficiently across teams and settings our patients excel. They feel supported. And in many cases, they...
The last-minute guide to trauma-informed care
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Nov 19, 2019
For those who might not be completely ready for the Nov. 28 start date of trauma-related F-tags, I offer some basics on trauma-informed care practices.
How to safely ‘fly the coop’
By
Renee Kinder
Apr 25, 2019
Transitions in care can be difficult, they can be scary, and when not coordinated appropriately they can be downright dangerous.
Avoid these ‘gotchas’ in PBJ reporting
By
Don Feige
May 16, 2016
The latest communications from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services indicate mandatory PBJ submission will not be delayed. Most skilled nursing facilities are starting the work to prepare for the...
Content marketing: What it means for nursing homes
Apr 04, 2016
Content marketing doesn’t have to be a big budget endeavor taking most of your time. It can be done through these simple steps and others.
The ‘Icky’ Dickey Amendment — our problem with gun nuts
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 15, 2015
I have a riddle for you. How many young adults are in long-term care facilities because of gun violence? The answer: No one knows because there is a ban restricting federal funding for gun violence research....
Everything I need to know I learned from my residents
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
May 30, 2013
Someone posted a story I Liked on Facebook about an 85-year old woman who graduated from college and already had a job offer. “She’s my new hero!” a Friend commented. That got me thinking...
Finding common ground at both ends of the long-term care continuum
By
James Davis
Jun 08, 2010
There may be no better reflection of how long-term care has changed in recent years than the continued proliferation of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and active adult communities across...
The impact of the interrupted stay
By
Ronald Orth
Nov 22, 2019
While facility staff rightly have been focused on the rollout of the Patient Driven Payment Model, the interrupted stay policy remains a confusing area that may not be fully understood. As The Centers...
Rethinking IT in a world of shortages
By
Adam Saalman
Jun 14, 2022
Reading through industry publications, it’s hard not to be bombarded with topics of staffing shortages, budget problems and general advice that broadly states that we need to get ready to tighten our...