Arthritis patients may be willing to try a new, even radical, diet or avoid certain foods in order to help ease their pain.
Strategies for supporting patients after transition
By
Neil Gulsvig
Jul 06, 2015
Discharge no longer means “good-bye and good luck”
Protect yourself and your facility from bed bugs
By
Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
Feb 08, 2016
Chicago may have found itself on top of Orkin’s list of the top 50 bed bug cities, but a look at the list shows that these resilient pests have found themselves in every corner of the country.
Five simple ways to contain costs
By
Scott Collins
Sep 22, 2014
In today’s challenging business environment where providers are expected to do more with less, it’s the ideal time to evaluate all of your major cost centers. In the non-payroll category, two...
Caregiving in the ER – Part 2
By
Bob Bua and Charlotte S. Yeh, M.D.
Nov 07, 2012
Family caregivers and family members needing emergency care are growing in number, and their combined impact is becoming evident to long term care professionals. Here are tips to help them in their time...
Lessons learned: If I knew then what I know now
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jan 06, 2017
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...
Adding value through aquatic therapy
By
Bob Bowles and Diana Perez, DPT
Mar 23, 2016
It wasn’t an insignificant investment, but our pool turned out to be one of the unique selling points that we feel has turned us into a marketplace leader.
Avoiding lost revenue
By
Amy Ostrem
Jun 16, 2017
We have created a system to offer visibility to help providers see denied claims, an enhanced workflow for staff to act quickly, and reporting to adjust processing based on payer and reason code.
Telemedicine in LTC: Help for patients with multiple chronic conditions
By
Ryan Macy and Robert Moskowitz, M.D.
Apr 07, 2017
Today there is growing evidence of the benefits telemedicine can deliver in caring for patients with chronic conditions.
Avoid these ‘gotchas’ in PBJ reporting
By
Don Feige
May 16, 2016
The latest communications from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services indicate mandatory PBJ submission will not be delayed. Most skilled nursing facilities are starting the work to prepare for the...