A milestone for Music & Memory
With how much positive press and research surrounding the benefit music can bring to people with dementia, it came as somewhat of a shock to me to find there had never been a nationwide study of the Music...
Breaking the mobile barrier
When the subject comes around to how long I’ve been in the healthcare IT industry, I shudder to think of how many healthcare facilities I’ve been through over the years.
The ACA repeal and its impact on nursing homes
The public dialogue surrounding repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has made little mention of the nuts and bolts of the legislation that would be lost when...
Patients as consumers: Understanding purchasing patterns
Healthcare is an industry prone to change. Patient populations evolve constantly as new generations bring new habits, values, expectations and needs. For healthcare providers, keeping pace is a challenge.
The X-Attackman of LTC
While watching my son’s lacrosse game this weekend, I realized those of us practicing in long term care could learn from the offensive team member positioned behind the goal—the X-attackman.
When an open-door policy goes awry
As an administrator or manager, do you have an open-door policy? Or an open office floor plan? It’s often recommended, but in many cases, it can go awry.
QAPI in a box
It’s a lot of pressure, working in long-term care. People are becoming much more process-conscious and data-driven, more aware of competitors and more responsive to market research. Perhaps that’s...
How to compare Obamacare and its House GOP replacement bill — in a nutshell
I’m happy to report I might have found a near CliffsNotes equivalent for the recently passed American Health Care Act. You know, the Obamacare repeal and replace bill that the House passed last week.
GAO gets it right with need for more IT
It’s good to have a “big dog” recognize that the long-term and post-acute care sectors should be given more help with information technology and exchange.
RTLS: What to know for today’s senior care communities
The accommodations of modern senior care communities are designed to appeal to adults and seniors with a wide range of abilities and interests.
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