Move toward certifying electronic health records must include long-term care
By
John Derr
Oct 21, 2009
Long-term care must have have certified electronic health records to keep pace with the rest of the healthcare industry.
CLASS caveats
By
Steve Moses
Apr 06, 2010
The CLASS Act is being touted as a progressive long-term care insurance solution. I have news for you: It’s not.
Demystify risk management in nursing homes
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By Paola DiNatale MSN, RN, NHA, RAC-CT, and Brad Granger, MBA, NHA
Mar 02, 2010
What if every staff member was asked to define risk management? It’s likely that no two responses would match. It’s even possible that some responses would be incorrect.
Navigating the brain fitness landscape: do’s and don’ts
By
Alvaro Fernandez
Oct 21, 2008
Choosing the right cognitive fitness product or program for senior living residents is harder than it sounds. But understanding their needs, identifying your objectives and considering the total cost of...
The great outdoors: beautifying a long-term care landscape in a down economy
By
Craig Ruppert
Sep 30, 2009
Just because the economy is hurting doesn’t means the grounds of your long-term care facility should. Keeping the outdoors up to snuff is good for your residents–and business too.