Kind words from residents
To get us in the spirit of gratitude for Thanksgiving, I’ve included a sample of grateful comments made by residents to their psychologists. The nice things they say can really make things better.
For too many in nursing, the thrill is gone
It’s generally understood that this sector faces a severe nursing shortage that’s likely to worsen. Money alone is not going to make this problem disappear. That’s because the real challenge...
The controversy over ‘Thanks’: Part I
There is a tension between those who resent being told they should communicate appreciation for employees “doing their job” and those who believe that supervisors need to grow in their willingness...
Knowledge + Strength + Flexibility = Leadership agility
Positivity is not just an attitude — it’s an action.
Good news for Medicaid facilities
Nursing homes that take Medicaid beneficiaries or dual eligibles often know they are admitting low-income, chronically ill seniors. Now there is some good news: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
Five-Star profanity
“Well, gosh. Just my luck.” I don’t know for certain that’s how the Pennsylvania nursing home housekeeper responded after being fired for using bad language at work. But regardless,...
CCJR makes us look at delivery of long-term care
Bundled payments are an effort to create a fixed target price for a DRG or group of DRGs that include a group medical services.
Early experiences with Cal MediConnect
The traditional system of separate Medicare and Medicaid programs is the least person-centered, most fragmented, and least efficient option.
Guinness was calling and these LTC record breakers answered
A little-known fact in Berklan family lore is that I was once part of a Guinness World Records Book entry. There are press clippings somewhere at the house, but I don’t know exactly where.
Mathies named CEO at Consulate Health Care
Consulate Health Care, the largest provider of senior healthcare services in Florida, has selected Bill Mathies as its next CEO.
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