If one gets to have his or her own personal version of heaven, mine would be a place where there are lots of books and authors. Luckily, I didn’t have to die in order to attend the American Library...
Rooting out the cause of a cat problem
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 24, 2017
Hearing the phrase “root cause analysis” always strikes a bit of fear into my heart because it always seems to be a complex process. In long-term care, this is often framed as not only knowing...
Making DNRs a part of SNFs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 30, 2012
For all the talk about reducing rehospitalizations, there seems to be a big element missing, according to the New York Times: that of talking.
Evaluating California’s dual eligible program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 17, 2016
I’m not a person with particularly complex healthcare needs. That said, over the course of my life, I’ve seen a series of crummy physicians, ranging from those with a poor bedside manner who...
A vote for Valentine’s Day
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 14, 2012
For lucky residents at the Fox Run Retirement Community in Novi, MI, today isn’t just be a day for candy hearts. There will be specialty cheesecakes dipped in chocolate, and white chocolate flavored...
An easy way to reduce antibiotics
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 30, 2014
It is tempting to run to my internist and beg for an antibiotic to stem what could be a sinus infection, but is more likely, much like the polar vortex, a cold that won’t go away. I was reminded...
Other states should follow Nebraska’s nurse protection example
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 08, 2016
If you have any doubt that lawmakers pay attention to news that comes across their desk, meet Omaha Sen. Brett Lindstrom (R). Lindstrom spearheaded a whistleblower protection bill.
The hidden gem of the Online Expo
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 11, 2015
Maybe you look like a supermodel, or maybe you are morbidly obese. You might be a CEO who looks like a college student, or in a scooter. Either way, when you attend any conference and visit the Expo Hall,...
The myth of CPR
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 07, 2013
The international attention over the incident concerning an independent living facility’s refusal to give CPR, as a matter of policy, has inspired a lot of clutching of pearls regarding long-term...
Playing fast and loose with Medicaid termination
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2015
There are many benefits to communicating to your cohorts in neighboring states, and not the least of it may be knowing when a provider is kicked out of Medicaid.