Maybe there’s something to the saying that if you howl loud and long enough, you’ll get somebody’s attention.
Ready for some good news, for a change?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 24, 2019
Operators might be forgiven for feeling a bit more tense and morose than usual in these trying days. But believe it or not, there are also pockets of joy to savor.
Long-term care’s angels and devils
By
John O'Connor
Aug 12, 2019
Many things make long-term care unique. For one, you’d be hard pressed to find a sector where angels and devils intermingle so regularly.
Good news for providers? Yes, there is some
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 21, 2022
If anyone wants any further proof we’re living in twisted times, consider the current lot of a nursing home operator.
How to make your leave policies better
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 03, 2017
While most businesses offer at least two weeks of vacation at a minimum, the topic of a recent article in Crain’s caught my eye: Companies offering unlimited vacation.
Resident who tried to murder assisted living supervisor escapes prosecution
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 27, 2013
The 87-year-old man who said he tried to kill an assistant living supervisor because he felt “bullied” will not be prosecuted for shooting the long-term care employee once in the stomach.
And you thought long-term care operators lived in silos?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 20, 2012
Our Founding Fathers were wise to separate our government’s executive, legislative and judicial branches. As we’ve seen all too often, concentrated power leads to disastrous results.
A sweep of genius in long-term care procurement
By
James M. Berklan
May 09, 2012
Just say “cheese” was my first reaction when I saw the notice.
Don’t overlook this new mandate in the PBJ manual
By
John O'Connor
Apr 24, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services inserted an important new requirement in the latest version of its Payroll-Based Journal manual. It’s one of those innocent-looking provisions that are...
A social cure for some long-term care ills
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 12, 2012
Finally. Firm scientific research that drinking in groups is better than drinking alone. Wait, it’s not what you think. We’re talking seniors. We’re talking social. We’re talking...