Speaking ‘out of turn’
It is up to caregivers to determine what individuals are attempting to express, and how they should adjust care to meet their needs.
A big threat gone, but bigger threat looms
Providers are thrilled with the administration’s decision to rescind an order to ban pre-dispute arbitration agreements. But they also know they can’t let their guard down.
Optimizing population health management
As the healthcare industry strives to achieve the Triple Aim, those organizations and coalitions who are holding themselves accountable for the most seriously ill patients undoubtedly face some of the...
Enforcement focus remains on LTC
The healthcare industry has continued to face heightened enforcement efforts by federal and state regulators in recent years, and few sectors of the industry have been affected more than long-term care...
Mensinger hired at Companion Medical
Michael Mensinger has been hired by Companion Medical for the position of chief technology officer.
Hollen promoted to president at Asbury Group
Michael Hollen is the new president at The Asbury Group, the for-profit, strategic consulting arm of the Asbury organization.
The “last day” protocol
I waited outside the room until the rehab therapists finished talking to Jim, who’d been admitted to the nursing home the night before.
An ounce of pressure injury prevention
Benjamin Franklin once said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” His 1736 statement was referring to firefighting — better to prevent a fire than deal with putting one...
Elevating WHO’s least observed moment in hand hygiene
Improving hand hygiene among healthcare workers is the single most important intervention in reducing the spread of infection.
Palliative care: A pathway to value-based care for nursing homes
Nursing homes are under mounting pressure to improve quality of care.
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