Lessons learned: If I knew then what I know now
When one year closes and another begins, I tend to get reflective about my life. I think about things for which I feel enormously grateful, ponder accomplishments for which I feel very proud, and...
Behavioral and psychiatric challenges in SNFS
“Bonnie” was admitted to the skilled nursing facility following surgery for a right hip fracture. Prior to her fall, she said she was living by herself, fully independent. Although she claimed...
A mundane hospital hack
It’s worthwhile to examine news from Concord, NH, involving a data breach of 15,000 patient records. On first blush, the question both providers and journalists might ask is if the compromised records...
Trust before truth
The people you trust the most, hopefully, are the ones that can lay the heaviest of truths on you. In other words, they can point out your weaknesses in a way you will respond to. Sure, it might hurt,...
Addressing census in senior living: Increase comfort to appeal to new residents
Senior living administrators across the country agree that increasing bed occupancy is one of their top priorities for the coming year.
Understanding ‘Unbefriended’
We’re wrapping up a time of year when many of us are heartened by seeing family and friends for the holidays. But what if residents don’t have anyone?
Epstein joins Briggs Healthcare
Dustin Epstein has joined Briggs Healthcare as its new chief digital officer.
Socialized medicine a must in LTC
Chalk up another one for that disruptive New Yorker who crisscrossed the nation the last two years, speaking to big crowds, imploring change. His words are proving prophetic again. Bill Thomas, M.D., doesn’t...
Successful New Year’s resolutions, LTC-style
Rather than resolve to do more than I can possibly accomplish, I prefer to view the beginning of the year as a time to examine the course I’ve been on and to make corrections as needed.
Want to prevent lawsuits? Talk to us!
I’ve heard a lot of talk lately about suing nursing homes – not only from family members distraught over an elderly loved one’s injury or death in an SNF, but also from the growing chorus...
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