Judging recent national political events by any measure, one can come to a seemingly obvious conclusion: A lot of change is in the air. But what a lot of people aren’t talking about is this: The...
Technological advancements have made our daily lives more efficient and thorough. Lately, we’ve noticed technology’s growing impact on hygiene.
Long-term care facilities traditionally take steps to ensure that residents have a financial and a healthcare power of attorney in place upon admittance. But what happens when an agent named under a POA...
As our long-stay residents age in place, often we see them get to a point where we begin to notice that they are reducing their intake. Often, they are prescribed less-than-desirable-tasting supplements....
Gabriel Brandeis, M.D., has joined The New Jewish Home as its senior director of medicine.
Ben Yu, Ph.D., the managing director of Sierra Ventures, is one of two executives joining the K4Connect Board of Directors.
There’s a question that’s key to the long-term care industry but all too often — for a variety of reasons — goes unanswered: Who were your residents before they became your residents?
Wounds, whether resulting from falls, pressure ulcers, or other causes, represent one of the most litigated care issues in long-term care facilities.
Good news: More skilled nursing facility staff are getting their annual influenza vaccine than ever before. Last season, nearly 70% were vaccinated, up from 64% a year earlier. Bad news: SNF staff still...
A recent study found that bundling Medicare payments can dramatically cut costs without sacrificing quality. But the man likely to be the next Health and Human Services secretary is no fan of this new...
