Nursing jobs are three times more likely to include a signing bonus than other professions, according to Indeed. These financial incentives are designed to draw attention, make job ads stand out, and entice...
Is a daily dressing-change protocol necessary for chronic wounds?
By
David Navazio
Jan 10, 2023
According to the National Institute of Health, it is estimated that, on average, about 11% of long-term care residents suffer from chronic wounds. No other demographic group experiences chronic wounds...
Energy assessments: An antidote For COVID expenses
By
Al Subbloie
Aug 24, 2021
According to a 2020 American Health Care Association (AHCA) survey of 463 nursing home providers in August 2020, 72% of nursing homes said they won’t be able to sustain operations another year at the...
The what, why and how of “real” telehealth
By
Paul Knight
Nov 05, 2020
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Medicare 1135 waiver immediately expanded the use of telehealth and bypassed HIPAA requirements, allowing essentially any video chat application to be used...
The real life cost of inaccurate wound documentation
By
David Navazio
Oct 29, 2018
In a recent survey of wound care professionals who work in nursing homes, almost half reported observing wound documentation that was inaccurate and led to adverse patient outcomes including sepsis, gangrene,...
What is your 2021 resident engagement resolution?
By
Jenn Taylor
Charles de Vilmorin
Jan 13, 2021
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was the most challenging year in the history of the senior living industry. Health and safety has been the main focus of leaders as they grapple with the deadly...
Improve memory care by prescribing meaning
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Feb 24, 2023
One of the most negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been social isolation for older adult residents living in long-term care communities, especially those receiving memory care. An Altarum...
Why LTC facilities should prioritize more rigorous facility access protocols
By
Kimberly Fox
Aug 05, 2022
Long-term care facilities are expected not only to deliver outstanding care to their residents but to ensure the safety and security of everyone in their buildings. One aspect of successfully achieving...
Refocus on capturing PDPM drivers to improve care, quality and reimbursement
By
Jim Shearon
Sheryl Rosenfield
Apr 13, 2021
With the prioritization of COVID-19 vaccinations in nursing facilities since late December, facilities nationwide have seen a significant decline in both new cases and deaths among resident populations....
Engaging your employees requires your own engagement
By
Justin Uhrich
Nov 26, 2018
While there are certainly things that need to be in place – employee benefits programs, wellness programs, regularly communications, etc., the ultimately success depends on leadership that leads.