When to take away the gun?
While we spend a lot of time talking about depression and loneliness in long-term care, we spend less time talking about suicidal seniors. Here’s why we need to.
Small talk and FEMA camps
It’s getting harder and harder to talk to strangers on planes, now that advancing technology has rudely stripped a primary conversation starter away from all of us who are shy travelers.
Dietary supplement reduces osteoarthritis pain
In patients taking one Arthrem capsule twice a day, pain and stiffness were significantly reduced and physical function significantly improved.
Is your compliance officer on speed dial?
At most healthcare facilities, the compliance officer is very busy, as are the administrator, privacy officer, security officer, and the person in charge of purchasing and contracting.
Proof election year is no time to take anything for granted
It seems you can’t count on anything for certain in an election year — just ask any Trump skeptic – and that could mean special things for long-term care.
Learn about life safety citations at February webinar
In this Feb. 25 webinar, attendees will learn best practices on preparing for an upcoming survey and understanding the evolution of citations over the last five years.
In it for the long term
There was one positive highlight the day I started working as a cashier at a Culver’s restaurant long ago: meeting Betty. She had to at least be in her 80s. She was tiny and spunky, greeting us all...
Are your Ultra High RUGs putting you at risk?
The 2016 Office of Inspector General work plan calls for increased scrutiny of the Ultra High therapy billing category because the amount of this therapy delivered has increased over time, despite resident...
How to feel confident in IT decision making
The better you know and can articulate your needs, the easier it will be to identify the right technology solutions.
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