Wednesday is “gratitude journaling” day at Shuksan and for the next 30 minutes these residents will reflect upon their day and the past week, thinking back on whether there was anything that...
Improving vision can help quality of life in LTC
By
Mark Milner, M.D.
Apr 18, 2016
AMD dramatically impacts quality of life, manifesting in greater social dependence, challenges maintaining independence and early admission to nursing homes.
How Montessori learning is unlocking new methods in dementia care
By
Anna Fisher, Ph.D.
Jun 11, 2014
I have always been fond of the Montessori philosophy. Even when my children were young, I searched for alternative schools where they could explore this type of learning. People ask me, “What is...
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...
The risks of ‘swapping’ for durable medical equipment
By
Lori Rubin
Japa Volchok, D.O.
Apr 14, 2021
Skilled nursing facilities are to assume the cost of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) under a bundled payment methodology for residents in Medicare Part A covered...
Resident-to-resident incidents: Using the power of history to improve the safety of nursing home residents
By
Eilon Caspi, Ph.D.
Jan 24, 2020
Distressing and harmful resident-to-resident incidents is one of the most prevalent and concerning phenomena in nursing homes. Several research studies have shown that these incidents can...
Finding compassion in LTC
By
Herb Hildebrandt, Ph.D, Hl.D.
Jan 28, 2019
Since the dawn of man there has been a concern for others in stressed circumstances.
This year holds promise for post-acute care
By
Stephanie Anthony
Jan 12, 2015
Hospitals traditionally have viewed a patient’s discharge as the endpoint of their care responsibilities. In reality, hospital stays frequently are just one step in ongoing episodes of care. Ensuring...
COVID-19 caregivers, don’t forget to care for yourselves, too
By
Joel Landau
Jun 19, 2020
The coronavirus crisis is unlike anything our healthcare workers have ever seen. The hours are long, the workflow constant and the outcomes not always favorable. By June 2 over six million cases had been...
The tie between revenue and risk managment
By
Tim Goux and Scout Blount
Oct 20, 2014
By providing the best level of care, a provider will help ensure resident satisfaction as well as foster a positive work environment for employees. Poor quality will affect a provider’s revenue stream.