Navigating the Five-Star conflict for the mentally ill
By
Richard Thompson, M.D.
Jul 11, 2016
Skilled nursing facilities across the country are seeing an increasing number of patients who suffer from mental health conditions.
Pay attention to this case: County nursing homes face potential for increased liability
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Jul 12, 2022
I wanted to bring to your attention an important case that, while it may not directly affect your facility, potentially may show the increased degradation of nursing home rights. It also may signal the...
Ensuring compliance in the ever-changing LTC environment
By
Patti Garabaldi
May 29, 2019
he long-term care industry is two and a half years into the Mega-Rule process of the consolidated Medicare and Medicaid Requirements of Participation.
Lessons from the Hill: Can one person make a difference? You bet.
By
Joe Franco
Apr 19, 2018
With almost 15 years’ experience in grassroots advocacy, working for causes from cancer to Alzheimer’s prior to my current focus on aging services, has me convinced: Each and any one of us...
Crossing the quality chasm in dementia care
By
Jackie Pinkowitz and Karen Love
Mar 27, 2013
All too often, dementia care in this country reflects that impersonal and fragmented culture. We invite stakeholder to advance a person-centered healthcare culture in our country.
Shining some light on the new Five Star system
By
Steven Littlehale
Sep 05, 2012
The Five Star overall score is comprised of three domains: Survey, Staffing and Quality Measures. This month, look a little deeper into the overall Five Star Scores.
Summit ElderCare: setting the PACE for collaboration
By
David Wilner, M.D., and Linda Noll
Jun 22, 2015
It’s well-known that by 2050, one-fifth of the total U.S. population will be above age 65, with many of those above age 85 needing assistance.
Music: The language of well-being
By
Rick Soshensky
Jul 06, 2010
Music can have a profound impact on long-term care residents with cognitive impairment. It triggers memories, improves mood and sparks a feeling of of connection with others.
Going green: How residents can help
By
Lenny Hines and Ken Rogers
May 06, 2015
Going green is not a movement reserved just for the young. In fact, practicing environmental friendliness and ecological responsibility is intergenerational, connecting people of all ages who wish to preserve...
Data Speaks: What is my niche? Data driven decision making
By
Joel VanEaton
Aug 03, 2020
When examined strategically, data has a voice, it comes to life, it can in fact speak volumes to you. Data speaks about the care you deliver, it provides insight into your treatment patterns, and data...