Do the safety dance
Imagine for a moment that the long-term care industry came with a set of commandments. I’m talking carved in stone, universally accepted tenets for providers. What would rank as number one? Mine...
Working together to heal pressure ulcers
Most of us have seen or experienced pressure ulcers, which continue to be a problem for bed-bound patients around the country.
Shaking up the world of restorative nursing
In the world of skilled nursing care, many are left pursuing antiquated programming options.
When social media is used to degrade residents
The rise of abuse via social media simply raises a point that should have been emphasized for decades: You should do all you can to discourage workers from capturing residents in unflattering ways
Kent moves to Lancaster Pollard
Martin Kent will be Lancaster Pollard’s new chief credit officer.
Why I became a nurse educator
For me, nursing was a second career, but it has turned out to be my true calling
My life as a rehab director
This is story of a young physical therapy assistant with big dreams, good morals, strong ethics and not much of a clue as to where the world of skilled rehab was headed. Some things can only be taught...
Stay home when sick, and go on vacation already
Far too many of the US workforce, especially in areas such as healthcare and the service industry, have little to no paid vacation time or sick leave.
Jumper cables and stethoscopes
After posing questions ever since the bitter childhood discovery that I would never be an astronaut or Bobby Orr, I finally got my answer this week. Why do I exist? To be the guy with jumper cables.
Good advice about Alzheimer’s, dementia and staying sharp
There is no question providers see a lot of Alzheimer’s. They also encounter a lot of individuals whose family members struggle with the debilitating condition.
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