Beginning on 10-1-2019, with the implementation of PDPM, interdisciplinary data collection between therapy and nursing, and accuracy for entry in our current (i.e.Prior to 10-1-2018) Section GG items sets...
Catch a falling star
By
Kim Lewis
Mar 14, 2016
It is time for all SNFs to embrace that if they are not actively moving forward with a plan to improve their stars, they will likely be find themselves falling behind.
Palliative care: A pathway to value-based care for nursing homes
By
Diane E. Meier, M.D., FACP
Jun 05, 2017
Nursing homes are under mounting pressure to improve quality of care.
Another perspective on the Virtual Dementia Tour
By
Lassie Pappas
Oct 28, 2013
While I do not give hands-on care, as a director of purchasing I am acutely aware that each decision I help make touches the residents daily — it’s what I am most proud of in my role. My experience...
Ten tips to lower your LTC litigation costs
By
Christy Tosh Crider
Dec 13, 2013
If you are a provider of long term care services, the odds are that, in today’s litigation climate, your long term care facility will get sued. Full-page newspapers ads, expensive television spots...