Providers may learn it’s hard to hit the bull’s-eye when you’re aiming at the wrong target
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 15, 2021
The world is watching and it’s no time to look the COVID-19 vaccine gift horse in the mouth.
Scary stuff is happening in long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Dec 07, 2020
I was recently talking to a sibling who moved out West. Thanks to the miracle of remote work, he was able to ditch cold winters while keeping his day job. As they say, nice work if you can get it.
The next 4 years might not be much to laugh about
By
John O'Connor
Nov 16, 2020
I must admit I am going to miss Donald Trump being our president.
Keep the politics out? No chance
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 23, 2020
Don’t ever say politics doesn’t belong in stories that pertain to your job or business. To not consider their impact would be derelict.
Nursing home staffing headed for more scrutiny
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 07, 2020
When a government watchdog decides it wants to investigate you, it’s usually not going to be content with a “No fire here, folks!” conclusion. Nobody knows that better than nursing home operators....
Providers have the right friends in next coronavirus relief battle
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 10, 2020
Despite the many uncertainties that come with politics, providers can take comfort regarding their next quest for coronavirus relief.
The ugly truth about your neighbors and COVID-19
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 26, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed many uncomfortable truths about serving seniors.
This is how you lead during a pandemic
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 18, 2020
Carol Silver Elliott has the recipe for success in these trying times.
The reopening dilemma
By
Liza Berger
May 20, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Monday issued new guidance on when nursing homes should be open to visitors. Among the criteria: testing of residents and staff to make sure COVID-19 is...
Want to be like Fauci? Here’s your chance
By
James M. Berklan
May 15, 2020
I’d be willing to bet Dr. Anthony Fauci’s poll numbers rank ahead of almost any other serious figure in the public eye. And why not? He is a man of science and says his principles guide him. It...