Ode to Joy
Let the record show that on the evening of Dec. 30, 2015 — otherwise known as New Year’s Eve Eve — I found myself in a buoyant and celebratory mood, craving a buoyant and celebratory beverage....
Kadonoff leads Pioneer Network
Ruta Kadonoff, MHS, MA, will be the Pioneer Network’s executive director. She begins in February.
Growing Good
In the wee hours of the night I recently discovered a Facebook post about a company founded by two brothers called Life is Good. It emerged from the standing request the founders’ mother had for...
Your next resident could be a senior … in college
Where you live in college plays a huge role in the overall college experience, a fact that I’m sure isn’t lost on 21-year-old Drake University student Haley Jenkins. On Friday, she moves into...
Improving care transitions in 2016
As the healthcare industry focuses on improving outcomes at every turn, payment for long-term care services is increasingly tied to clinical care quality measures.
Are new RAC ADR limits fair to providers?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced new additional documentation request limits for Recovery Auditors that went into effect on January 1.
Keeping landscapes safe through winter
One of the biggest challenges long-term care facilities face each winter is keeping their properties safe and aesthetically pleasing during the colder months. According to a Center for Health Systems &...
‘Twas the week after Christmas …
‘Twas the week after Christmas, just leaving the home. I steered for my latte, light on the foam. The traffic was tough, so I drove with great care — in hopes my caffeine-fix soon would be there.
How to avoid wound care fines
Wounds with necrosis, slough or bio-burden are typically debrided with 70% of them decreasing in size by 25% in the first month with our approach.
Payroll-Based Journal Reporting system should lose a star
Nursing homes may have difficulty determining what constitutes payroll and staffing data.
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