Labs servicing the SNF and AL populations are already the last line of defense in geriatric healthcare, and a drastic cut to the Medicare CLFS will create a hole that cannot be filled. A
Chiropractic care offers advances
By
Gerard W. Clum, D.C.
Jul 10, 2013
The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is a key model that meets the vision of the ACA through its deliverance of coordinated, high-quality care by integrated groups of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare...
Compounding pharmacies: Are your residents safe?
By
Jennifer L. Hardesty
Jan 11, 2013
Last year’s tragic and deadly meningitis outbreak left many confused about the differences between compounding pharmacies versus others and what compounded medicine is, as well as the way each are...
Is the clock ticking on faxed orders?
By
Nicholas Magers, R.D.
Jan 15, 2021
After two years spent developing and launching a service to assist prescribers and long-term care pharmacies complete controlled substance orders using a mobile device, I was surprised to hear the response,...
The gig economy’s latest victim? Healthcare staffing
By
Chris Caulfield
Feb 25, 2020
The traditional healthcare staffing model isn’t working. It’s inefficient and expensive for facilities, burning out nurses by strong-arming them into overworking, and putting patients at risk. When...
Delivering a paperless clinical environment for improved care
By
Scott Magers
Sep 19, 2019
“We spend more than $3 trillion dollars a year on healthcare in America and generate more data than ever before. Yet some of the most meaningful data – data to unlock potential improvements in patient...
Want to build a strong IPC program? You need to get creative.
By
Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, DrPH, CIC
Apr 10, 2024
It’s truly remarkable to reflect on the four years that have passed since the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak. Throughout this time, profound lessons have been learned about infection prevention and...
A hidden crisis: Tackling the growing problem of malnutrition in SNFs
By
Emily Fear
Sep 06, 2023
Malnutrition in the elderly is an underrecognized condition that is increasing in prevalence. If left untreated, malnutrition leads to a progressive decline in overall health and reduced physical and cognitive...
Getting to 100%
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Marvell Adams Jr.
Nov 30, 2021
As this year comes to an end, it can be helpful to set aside time to reflect on what we have achieved and celebrate those successes with our teams. It is also beneficial to take stock of what obstacles...
Amid COVID-19, digital tools can harness the power of community and prevent senior isolation
By
Amy Jeffs
Apr 02, 2020
When there is so much going on day-to-day in skilled nursing facilities, it’s easy for operators to get swept up in their specific community’s needs and forget there’s a whole community outside of...