In memory care, there are rules for dining that go beyond resident safety.
Giving nurses and CNAs a helping hand
By
Martie Moore
Oct 06, 2014
Writers rely on pen and paper. Carpenters count on a hammer. Ask a healthcare worker what their most valuable tool of the trade is and they’ll tell you – it’s all about their hands. When...
Creating buzz around a new investment
By
Rachel McDermott
Aug 06, 2014
By developing a well thought-out plan and starting early, you will ensure your new investment will be beneficial to your residents, your community and your bottom line.
CDC releases HAI Data: How are we doing?
By
Jacie Volkman, MPH, CIC
Jul 16, 2014
For many years, healthcare institutions have been focused on different ways to decrease HAIs, as federal reimbursement initiatives loomed. So, what does this report card tell us? We’ve come a long...
Evolving risk in the seniors housing sector
By
Karen Stone, Mike Musick and Ben Hendren
Jul 09, 2014
BDO recently published its 2014 RiskFactor Report for REITs, an annual study that analyzes the most recent SEC 10-K filings of the 100 largest publicly traded REITs in the U.S. Conducted since 2012, the...
Keep rodents in the cold this winter
By
Greg Baumann
Dec 10, 2012
Your patients and guests won’t be the only ones to notice when the heater turns on in your healthcare facility this winter. They aren’t the only ones who will benefit, either.
Addressing environmental infection risks in long-term care facilities
By
Lori Strazdas
Jun 25, 2018
Between tightened regulatory requirements, increased public awareness of infection issues and an ever-growing body of research on infection prevention and control, the emphasis on HAI-prevention at the...
How to care for Vietnam veterans with unique needs
By
Franklin Yapp
Feb 16, 2018
By identifying the unique needs of veterans coping with life-limiting illness, caregivers and administrators can guide these men and women toward a more peaceful ending.
5 tips for enhancing staff training to improve quality initiatives
By
Sister Kevin Patricia Lynch
Mar 24, 2017
As nursing home administrators navigate through new regulations, changing demography of the long-term care market and complex resident needs, well-rounded staff education is critical to improving quality...
Fighting Zika and other mosquito-transmitted illnesses
By
Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
May 30, 2016
In addition to Zika, mosquitoes are known carriers of several diseases like the West Nile and Chikungunya viruses.