The final ruling on the Federal Companionship Exemption took place recently as a result of a new proposal by the Obama administration. On the surface, the issue appears to be the eligibility of in-home...
Healthcare work can be hard for your health
By
Ryan Geringer, D.O.
Apr 14, 2017
Healthcare providers have physically demanding jobs. Nurses, nursing assistants and other direct care workers have an especially tough time.
Interoperability essential for improving care continuity
By
Aric Agmon
Dec 21, 2015
Beyond the decreased dependence on paper and fax, improving transitions of care, compliance, and workflow efficiencies, having a single, secure point for exchange of resident data from any source is becoming...
Taking the CCRC back to school
By
Chris Reinolds Kozelle
May 11, 2016
In the vision of Berry College founder Martha Berry, spires atop buildings should draw the eye heavenward and direct the mind toward a positive place. When it opens for residence, The Spires at Berry College...
Palliative care improves outcomes for those with COPD
By
Terri Maxwell
Dec 11, 2017
Almost 15.7 million Americans are diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a chronic respiratory illness with multiple disabling symptoms that impact quality of life.
Advance directives are vital documents for personal care goals
By
Terri Maxwell, Ph.D., APRN
Aug 28, 2017
When completing an AD, the patient should consider what is most important, asking such questions as “Who can make medical decisions with the physician if I am unable?
Increasing resident and staff satisfaction in SNFs
By
McKnight's Staff
Myles Cochran
Jun 18, 2013
Resident engagement starts with clear communication and frequent contact with caregivers. When residents place a call on a nurse call system, it relays information to caregivers about the needs of the...
Reducing risk with new prescriptions
By
Larry Galluzzo
Dec 08, 2014
A report by the Food and Drug Administration found that individuals aged 65 to 69 years old take nearly 14 prescription medications per day, while individuals aged 80 to 84 take an average of 18 prescription...
Antibiotic stewardship gain momentum
Oct 13, 2015
Antibiotic stewardship is gaining importance as a specific component to incorporate in infection prevention and control plans.
Oral health’s integral role in long-term care quality
By
Brant Herman
Aug 13, 2014
While easy and relatively quick actions can reduce the severity of oral health issues developing over time, they are some of the most challenging activities to consistently attend to in many managed care...