Managed care project runs into trouble in CA
In case you were wondering how the largest pilot program for managing dual eligibles is going in California, the short answer is “Not great.”
10 reasons I’m thankful to work in LTC
I owe a lot of my blessings to working in long-term care, and my LTC career is a blessing in itself. You might have some of these same feelings.
Aligning patient expectations to improve transition outcomes
It is critical for short-stay providers to take a close look at what can be done to ensure successful management of patient transitions, from admission to discharge and beyond. To minimize post-transition...
Illustrating how to double your flu vaccination rate
Take whichever side of the argument you want, but you can’t disagree that New York state’s new flu-vaccine mandate has had a profound effect. By declaring health workers have to wear a facemask...
Carsen named admin at Covenant Village
Todd M. Carsen is the new healthcare administrator at Covenant Village of Golden Valley, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community operated by Covenant Retirement Communities.
Moen moves to VorroHealth
Maria D. Moen is the new Vice President of Care Innovation at VorroHealth.
The Jimmo scorecard and CMS compliance update
In some ways, 2014 has been a monumental year. But it’s not over yet, especially with regard to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services steps regarding the historic Jimmo settlement agreement signed...
One tip to improve long-term care marketing
Feed your marketers, they’re probably starving. Sorry, this won’t be as easy as dialing Domino’s … I don’t mean LTC marketing executives are starving for food, but that they...
Biometric preening — dying is not good business
For success in long-term care, you want your employees to stay well, and especially not dead. If it isn’t already, that should probably be a primary component of your business plan. A dead staff...
Night lighting for elders
Many older people have trouble falling asleep and/or getting back to sleep at night, especially when stimulated by bright lights that they turn on in order to navigate to the bathroom or that attendants...
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