Reader Poll: What’s something you wish people outside of the industry knew about long-term care?
Apr 04, 2016
“I think the thing I would like folks to know is there’s always a battle to get rid of the stereotypes. The people I work with are very intent on putting their heart and care into what they...
2013: A survey, review
By
Steven Littlehale
Mar 01, 2014
I always get a kick out of doing my year in review. Did I meet my personal and professional goals? Did our clients improve their outcomes? Were new relationships established and old ones strengthened?
House bill hopes to determine if there really is an app for that
Oct 10, 2012
Providers can now download thousands of mobile health applications. These apps allow users to examine issues ranging from glucose levels to resident movement. But it’s not always easy to tell which...
GAO: FDA leaves seniors out of drug trials
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 01, 2007
Drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration may not necessarily be safe and effective for seniors, a new report published this week from the Government Accountability Office said. The reason is...
Also in the news for August 20, 2014 . . .
Aug 20, 2014
New cosponsors sign on to Medicare Residential Care Coordination Act … Cognitive declines do not always worsen quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients, study finds … C. diff discovery...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, February 19
By
John O'Connor
Feb 18, 2020
New aspirin guidelines not always best for the elderly … Why so many women have trouble sleeping … Side effects of blood pressure medication chlorthalidone raise concerns … Plant-based diet may reduce...
How to do it… Transportation
Apr 01, 2013
Whether made out of necessity or desire, decisions to upgrade your facility’s vehicles can and should be shaped by a variety of factors. While ensuring the safety of your residents always is paramount,...
Shock ’em with action
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 01, 2014
On a scale of A to 17, with one being “Always” and red being “Parsnips,” how would you rate your experience with customer satisfaction surveys? I’m sure most of you use them,...
Scaling Survey Hurdles
Jul 02, 2012
In today’s increasingly outcomes-driven healthcare environment, more skilled nursing operators are stressing quality. Unfortunately, operators have learned that this heightened concern doesn’t...
‘Resident for a Day’ program delivers insights, recommendations for LTC leaders
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Nov 13, 2017
A program that placed administrators-in-training into the shoes of nursing home residents helped promote person-centered care, new research finds.