When you look the possible issues that result in the transition from acute care to long-term care, lack of communication is a major issue.
Using machine learning to improve clinical intervention
By
Mike Logan
Feb 14, 2024
How does one get a win in this current era of skilled nursing? Trust machine learning technology to improve clinical interventions and outcomes. Paris Girginis, VP of Innovation and Reimbursement for Mission...
Recruiters: Friends or foes?
By
Leslee Lacey
Nov 04, 2015
Recruiters are required to be very clear and honest about the requirements and benefits for the available position.
Using remote patient monitoring to improve resident health, staff satisfaction in LTC
By
Jamison Feramisco
Jul 22, 2021
Technology continues to play an increasingly important role in patient care. COVID-19 prompted many doctors to implement virtual care, sparking huge growth in telemedicine and remote patient monitoring....
RCS-1 is a complete rewrite of therapy reimbursement rules
By
Josh Pickus
Sep 01, 2017
With Resident Classification System, Version I (RCS-1), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is considering significant changes to the reimbursement model for therapy.
How eldercare providers can save lives this summer
By
Bruce Baron
Jul 25, 2013
Summer is a wonderful time of year. Kids are at camp and beaches; lakes and pools are top of mind for many of us. For most everyone, summer is something to look forward to – for everyone that is,...
ICD-10: Senior care makes the transition
By
Genice Hornberger, RN
Oct 05, 2015
Providers who cannot generate ICD-10-compliant claims by October 1, 2015, will see those claims returned for correction, which will mean delayed reimbursement for services provided, ultimately affecting...
Spotting the signs of elder abuse
By
Bardia Anvar, M.D.
Apr 06, 2016
One of the most disturbing aspects of working closely with patients of nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities is the growing problem of elder abuse
How a skilled nursing organization mitigated COVID-19 supply chain risk
By
Kim Salmon
Brad Mariam
Mar 09, 2021
Occasional hurricanes, Nor’easters and infectious diseases are just a few of the situations that have kicked disaster response into high gear for SALMON Health & Retirement, a senior living community...
Loneliness in long-term care: a ‘sad affair’
By
Randy Beckett
Dec 05, 2019
The Carpenters’ 1976 hit song “Superstar” got it right: loneliness is such a sad affair. This is especially true for many people living in long-term care facilities. We now know that loneliness is...