The threat hiding in plain sight
Through overpayments, the federal government has effectively created unbeatable competition to the Medicare Fee For Service model, but at what cost to consumers and providers?
Building trust and mitigating litigation risks: Proactive steps for SNF leadership
As litigation continues to pose significant challenges for skilled nursing facilities, it becomes crucial for SNF leadership teams to proactively address the underlying factors that can lead to legal disputes. ...
In nursing homes we don’t trust
The nursing home industry is anxiously waiting for the federal government to release a first-ever staffing mandate. Yet less than a month ago, the US State Department issued a visa freeze that will absolutely...
Confidence, plus 1
I belong to a group on social media that posts pictures of nature, animals, birds and the occasional unidentified print left in the dirt/sand. This day a question was poised, “Can you identify what animal...
Singing the praises of the unsung-est of heroes
In a long-term care profession rife with unsung heroes, women have usually been the unsung-est of them all. Then five years ago, McKnight’s stepped into the void and created the Women of Distinction...
Managing customer relationships for long-term care
The long-term care industry has been slow to adopt CRM platforms, which can greatly improve the patient experience and senior care.
In-person physical therapy isn’t ‘antiquated’ — it’s essential
While it’s clear that telehealth services offered by a physical therapist can be beneficial for certain patients and certain conditions, if we wholly dismiss in-person, in-clinic care as “antiquated,”...
F694 (Parenteral/IV Fluids): Updated guidance on infection prevention
Key elements of the new guidance include more detailed assessment of the vascular access device and the resident’s ability to report signs and symptoms of complications. Is your facility prepared?
Back to business as unusual
On May 11, 2023, the Public Health Emergency ended in the United States. Obviously, the whole world is celebrating the diminished COVID-19 numbers and the drop in COVID-related deaths. But we’ve been...
The hidden resident is not hiding
The hidden resident is not hiding — she is waiting to be engaged! Are you meaningfully engaging every resident in your community? Too often the answer is I don’t know. Most long-term...
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