Flags are flown at half-mast only until noon on Memorial Day. I’m guessing this is common knowledge that somehow escaped me until this year. There’s some nice symbolism here. First, the flag...
Long-term care’s angels and devils
By
John O'Connor
Aug 12, 2019
Many things make long-term care unique. For one, you’d be hard pressed to find a sector where angels and devils intermingle so regularly.
How to make your leave policies better
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 03, 2017
While most businesses offer at least two weeks of vacation at a minimum, the topic of a recent article in Crain’s caught my eye: Companies offering unlimited vacation.
Good news for providers? Yes, there is some
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 21, 2022
If anyone wants any further proof we’re living in twisted times, consider the current lot of a nursing home operator.
Resident who tried to murder assisted living supervisor escapes prosecution
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 27, 2013
The 87-year-old man who said he tried to kill an assistant living supervisor because he felt “bullied” will not be prosecuted for shooting the long-term care employee once in the stomach.
And you thought long-term care operators lived in silos?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 20, 2012
Our Founding Fathers were wise to separate our government’s executive, legislative and judicial branches. As we’ve seen all too often, concentrated power leads to disastrous results.
A sweep of genius in long-term care procurement
By
James M. Berklan
May 09, 2012
Just say “cheese” was my first reaction when I saw the notice.
Don’t overlook this new mandate in the PBJ manual
By
John O'Connor
Apr 24, 2017
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services inserted an important new requirement in the latest version of its Payroll-Based Journal manual. It’s one of those innocent-looking provisions that are...
A social cure for some long-term care ills
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 12, 2012
Finally. Firm scientific research that drinking in groups is better than drinking alone. Wait, it’s not what you think. We’re talking seniors. We’re talking social. We’re talking...
When a nurse seems too good to be true
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 17, 2018
One would think the most interesting part of a book where the main character kills hundreds of people would be the murders. But you’d be wrong: It’s the cover-up. This is one true story you’ll...