Wednesday is new final deadline for 2021 Women of Distinction entry(ies) — submit now!
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 08, 2021
Organizers are urging nominators and potential nominees to take advantage of an extra week to submit materials for the 2021 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program. The extended deadline is now...
Time to have ‘that’ talk: Awards are in your future
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 26, 2020
Amid unprecedented challenges, long-term care providers have been remarkably resilient and creative. Now, it’s time to be recognized for it.
Foresight and flexibility the keys to COVID-19 survival, top exec says
By
James M. Berklan
May 04, 2020
As long-term care providers continue to struggle with the deadly implications of COVID-19, hesitation could be their biggest threat, says one of the profession’s top leaders.
The finalists for the 2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards have arrived
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 02, 2021
A panel of expert judges has determined the short list of finalists for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellent in Technology Awards competition.
Providers urge changes to CMS’s ‘abuse’ icon and resulting star ratings caps
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 13, 2019
The largest U.S. nursing home association is appealing to federal authorities to reconsider plans to affix a “warning” symbol by nursing homes cited for certain abuse deficiencies.
Survey: LTC managers find compensation levels less satisfying
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 03, 2020
Long-term care top managers’ satisfaction with pay levels dropped 15% from mid-2019 to mid-2020, according to the latest McKnight’s Mood of the Market survey.
Pressure sore leads to false-advertising suit
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2014
A resident who developed a serious pressure ulcer allegedly due to negligence at a Pennsylvania continuing care retirement community is suing the operator, claiming it purposely misrepresented its care...
Fogg clears the air on skilled nursing ‘tailwinds’
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 26, 2023
The headwinds for skilled nursing operators are significantly more numerous than the potential tailwinds, but there are reasons for provider optimism.
States spring to action after Skyline misses huge payroll
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2018
The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services sought emergency powers to take over operations at 15 nursing homes in late March after New Jersey-based Skyline Health Care failed to make payroll....
McKnight’s Tech Awards entry deadline is today!
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 23, 2023
It’s here. The deadline to enter the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards is today.