5 tips for enhancing staff training to improve quality initiatives
By
Sister Kevin Patricia Lynch
Mar 24, 2017
As nursing home administrators navigate through new regulations, changing demography of the long-term care market and complex resident needs, well-rounded staff education is critical to improving quality...
Driving continuity of care at a private hospitalist group
By
Hung Davis, M.D.
Mar 15, 2017
Continuity of care across acute and post-acute settings is an important part of delivering quality care in today’s increasingly value-based healthcare system.
Does green cleaning really protect indoor air quality?
Mar 13, 2017
Causes of poor indoor air quality include dust and mold spores that have become airborne, smoke particulates from cooking and burning candles.
Why activity professionals must attend the NAAP conference
By
Michael McCann, MS
Mar 06, 2017
In our busy, crazy world we often forget the importance of being in a live face-to-face setting with others from the industry community. Meetings are more important than ever.
Optimism in the workplace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Mar 03, 2017
Reflecting on sage advice I received from a seasoned administrator.
Caregivers: First do no harm to yourselves
By
Laurette Wright
Mar 01, 2017
Caregivers, by nature, are nurturers putting the needs of others before their own, regardless of what exposures they may face while doing their nurturing tasks.
Innovation is the cornerstone to aquatic therapy
By
Debi Tyler
Feb 27, 2017
When we opened our aquatic therapy to the public in October 2014, we were all ready to be creative. Open swim times, classes and, of course, rehab, were all part of our overall wellness initiative strategy.
Maintaining year-round vigilance against bed bugs
By
Eric Braun
Feb 22, 2017
During the summer months, many industries become increasingly concerned with potential bed bug infestations.
Healthcare cybersecurity: Finding the best administrative defenses
By
John DiMaggio
Feb 17, 2017
Administrative defenses are a key component of cybersecurity because they cover the gap that technical defenses cannot protect.
7 tips for selling to seniors
By
Kristin Hambleton
Feb 13, 2017
As a sales counselor, your job is to maintain and further cultivate the relationship after the move-in.