It’s not just a stroll down the hall
The detailed nature of gait analysis as performed by physical therapists is a skill set I learned to appreciate, when much to my dismay a very outspoken PT informed me during my first day in her building,...
A rare opportunity to address the sector’s labor woes
It’s safe to say that the long-term care field could use lots of workers happy to take entry-level jobs. If only there were a sudden supply of willing people who would salivate at the prospect. As...
Insurance needs are specific
Insurance needs often vary across industries. While most businesses need property, liability, business vehicle and workers’ compensation insurance, the level of coverage, policy type and supplemental...
Policing and preventing pneumonia outbreaks
Anyone involved in the care of the chronically ill and those in long-term care facilities is always vigilant in monitoring for the beginnings of pneumonia in this vulnerable population, many of whom have...
Call of duty
People have busy lives, especially during December. But sakes’ alive, if you want to see a group of whiners, show up at jury duty.
On huddling up
Not everyone who works in long-term care considers himself or herself a leader. This begs us to ask the next question: Is this OK?
The physiatrist’s role in post-acute rehabilitation
In the IRF environment, it is mandated by federal regulation that the rehabilitation physician performs several key functions. It is not specified that this doctor necessarily be a physiatrist, but only...
Miller becomes partner at Crowell & Moring
Crowell & Moring LLP said Joseph M. Miller, the former general counsel of America’s Health Insurance Plans, has joined the firm as a partner in its Antitrust and Health Care groups.
Alzheimer’s and joy, an unlikely couple
In the news business, we say to look for the different. “Dog bites man” is not an especially enticing story, but “Man bites dog” is. So is “Finding Joy in Alzheimer’s.”
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