One of the most negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been social isolation for older adult residents living in long-term care communities, especially those receiving memory care. An Altarum...
From traveling nurses to agency staff, providers need to adapt to meet new generation’s needs
By
Marina Aslanyan
Mar 22, 2022
The “future of work” is here and now. For years, younger workers have requested more flexible work arrangements to no avail. Organizations across many sectors didn’t consider these appeals to be...
Strong nursing care helps to reinforce therapy
By
Karen Bonn
May 06, 2020
When our disabled or elderly patients are admitted to either an acute or sub-acute rehab, the focus is typically on therapy. This is appropriate because these patients have probably just spent time...
ROP Phase 3 Requirements: What you need to know
By
Corinne Epton, MA, MHA, CHC
Amanda Thornton, RN, MSN
Jan 09, 2020
On Nov. 28, 2019, Phase Three of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Final Requirements of Participation (ROP) for long-term care facilities went into effect. By failing to comply...
Facing senior care’s ‘new normal’ head-on
By
Fred Bonaccorso
Jun 08, 2021
According to a recent analysis of Medicare fee-for-service claims incurred through May 2020, there has been a distinct decline in the number of routine hospitalizations among beneficiaries — but a steep...
Best practices for antibiotic stewardship & infection control in long-term care
By
Oliver Schacht
Nov 22, 2021
Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week November 18-24, highlighting the importance of appropriate antibiotic use in fighting the threat of drug...
Ransomware is rampant: Is your facility safe?
By
Del Williams
Sep 22, 2021
With ransomware attacks on long-term care facilities increasing, managers are asking, “Are we vulnerable too?” or even “Are we next?” According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, IT support...
How healthcare providers can be proactive in the ever-evolving staffing landscape
By
Marina Aslanyan
Apr 20, 2023
The healthcare industry has undergone significant changes in staffing over the years. From the impacts of COVID- 19 to chronic understaffing, various staffing models have emerged to meet the ever-changing...
Something smells…and I like it
By
Jennifer Stelter
Jessica Ryan
Alban Maino
Sep 29, 2022
Aromatherapy is a relatively safe, all-natural use of essential oils to support one’s health. Although research has shown that a person’s sense of smell may decrease as Alzheimer’s disease...
Best practices for protecting leaders and facilities from COVID-19 lawsuits
By
Raj Shah
Jan 08, 2021
Nursing home staff, administrators and frontline caregivers have worked tirelessly to prevent and manage the pandemic. Despite their heroic efforts, over 101,000 seniors and 750 employees had died of COVID-19...