The dual coverage arrangement for hospice care requires a contract between the Medicare-certified hospice and the nursing home. Such care answers to two separate regulatory systems—for hospice and for...
Design Decisions: E-lated with the new look
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
A replacement building thrives on natural light, vibrant colors and culture change perks to give residents new choices, neighborhoods
Tamper-evident cap released
Oct 11, 2016
Medi-Dose Inc./EPS Inc. has released a new tamper-evident cap for metric-only oral syringes.
Ask the nursing expert … about improving customer service
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Oct 01, 2014
I’m a new unit manager and I see a lack of good customer service. What can I do?
Ask the Care Expert … about space heaters in SNFs
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Feb 01, 2013
We have a family that insists on bringing in a space heater for their mom’s room during the winter to “make her happy.” Are space heaters permitted in rooms in skilled facilities such...
Ask the nursing expert: keeping your cool during a nursing home emergency
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Sep 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Profile —Architect of change: Mary Jane Koren, M.D., Vice President, The Commonwealth Fund
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2007
Mary Jane Koren has always taken pride in being creative. Inventiveness has driven everything she’s done, who she’s worked with and what causes she has advanced. But there is no question what...
Reader Poll: What is the best thing your manager does to help you in your job?
Apr 05, 2017
“He (Board Chairman of the Reformed Church Home Reed Feuster) encourages me. He always makes a point to thank us and offer help. It’s kind of refreshing to get outside support. At the board...
Profile: The thrill is far from gone
Dec 01, 2014
Growing up in a big family, Deborah Green’s tenacious spirit developed out of necessity: “As one of six kids, I was always vying for my parents’ attention,” says the executive vice...
Ask the payment expert … about RACs
Apr 06, 2015
I thought the Recovery Audit Contractors were on hold, so why did I receive a request from our RAC for a Medicare Advantage resident?