CMS employee vaccination mandate could be unveiled today
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 02, 2021
Long-term care operators may learn details of a new federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers as early as today.
Skilled nursing lags senior care in employee engagement, Fortune magazine research finds
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 13, 2018
Employees in senior living communities are more engaged than their skilled nursing counterparts, an indicator of potential future success, according to initial research into Great Place to Work applicants.
LeadingAge convention kicks off Sunday
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 22, 2021
will take place in person again from Sunday through Wednesday (Oct. 24-27) in Atlanta.
Staffing, IC and mental health: Fall Online Expo webinars tackle big topics Thursday
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 11, 2020
Helping frontline caregivers and managers do their jobs better in the COVID-19 era will be the focus of three CE-bearing webinars Thursday (Sept. 17) at the annual McKnight’s Fall Online Expo.
Finding the right technology for PDPM on Jan. 17
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 07, 2019
A special McKnight’s webinar at 1 p.m. ET Jan. 17 will explore technological needs and recommendations for thriving under the sweeping new payment system.
New OT pay threshold search underway
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 06, 2017
Although the Trump administration didn’t like its predecessor’s new threshold for determining overtime pay eligibility, it apparently is taking steps to raise the cut off point.
Nov. 6 webcast features case study showing proactive staffing for quality outcomes and lower costs
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 21, 2013
Successful senior living providers have upped their games to meet the high expectations of today’s consumers, who have more choices now than ever before. Hear at a Nov. 6 free McKnight’s webcast...
MDS proposal cuts Section G
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 05, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services surprised providers at the end of 2019 when they presented a first draft of the 2020 MDS item sets.
Arbitration has checkered LTC history
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2019
There is at least a temporary end to the pinball existence of nursing home pre-dispute arbitration clauses now that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a final rule allowing them.
5 ways a provider eradicated pressure injuries
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 11, 2019
A “Dermal Defense Team” at Temple University Hospital has been credited with enabling the provider to eliminate all Stage 3 and Stage 4 pressure injuries acquired after admission.