Join me as we raise a verbal toast to Mr. John Derr.
Engaging employees through the power of story
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Feb 03, 2017
A two-minute story. A tugging of the heart. An emotional connection. Stories are incredibly powerful.
How to pick, and get the most out of, a readmissions risk and needs assessment tool
By
Cheri Bankston
Feb 01, 2017
Imagine two patients, both discharged to their home after being treated at a hospital.
On the light track to improved design for healthcare
By
Bonnie Littman
Jan 30, 2017
Research proves that exposure to the right light – at the right time – greatly impacts health, mood and well-being.
Ignorance is never bliss online
By
Judah Gutwein
Jan 23, 2017
Some industries are slower to adapt than others and the healthcare industry is no exception.
Mobile technology proves its worthiness
By
Debra Smith, RN
Jan 20, 2017
For years, we used kiosks for our certified nursing assistants to enter Activities of Daily Living for residents.
Water detection for communities
By
Scott Fincher
Jan 18, 2017
We recently heard from a customer where a resident’s overflowing sink resulted in $20,000 in water damage repairs.
Hygiene’s technological revolution
By
Tom Bergin and Jimy Baynum
Jan 11, 2017
Technological advancements have made our daily lives more efficient and thorough. Lately, we’ve noticed technology’s growing impact on hygiene.
New app helps improve wound care with a mobile twist
By
Genice Hornberger, RN
Jan 09, 2017
Wounds, whether resulting from falls, pressure ulcers, or other causes, represent one of the most litigated care issues in long-term care facilities.
Lessons learned: If I knew then what I know now
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Jan 06, 2017
When one year closes and another begins, I tend to get reflective about my life. I think about things for which I feel enormously grateful, ponder accomplishments for which I feel very proud, and...