The most common software project management mistakes
Nov 30, 2015
Here are the four big mistakes that get in the way of good software project management for nursing homes and what to do about them.
The danger of being a nurse
By
Adam Strizzi
Nov 25, 2015
Nursing work is very simply “work that can be dangerous to your health,” especially your physical health.
Dementia is a thief
By
Frosini Rubertino, RN, BSN
Nov 23, 2015
Those of us in long-term care are just a bunch of ordinary people who just happen to be honored with the extraordinary opportunity to preserve humanity for those who live where we work.
CCJR makes us look at delivery of long-term care
By
Ravi Komatireddy, M.D., Howard Weiss, M.D.
Nov 18, 2015
Bundled payments are an effort to create a fixed target price for a DRG or group of DRGs that include a group medical services.
Fortifying the LTC system against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
By
Lorelei Schmidt, MT, and Dolly Greene, RN, CIC
Nov 16, 2015
The scope of the problem may seem overwhelming. But working together as a system across the payer, provider, and services spectrum we must succeed in safeguarding these invaluable tools in the fight against...
Due diligence is essential in PHI subpoenas
By
Sheba E. Vine
Nov 13, 2015
Long-term care providers are charged with protecting a patient’s right to privacy when disclosing protected health information, but how is that accomplished when an attorney serves the provider with...
Efficiency and overly high expectations hurt residents and therapists
By
Kristy Wikum
Nov 11, 2015
As in any area of work where you are taking care of people, burnout can exist both physically and emotionally. As employers in the healthcare field, we have to think proactively to try to provide the best...
Transition planning requirements are coming
By
Rhonda DePaul-DeMeno, RN, BS, MPM
Nov 09, 2015
Under the new proposed rules, if you don’t start upon admission you’re already at risk for non-compliance.
Recruiters: Friends or foes?
By
Leslee Lacey
Nov 04, 2015
Recruiters are required to be very clear and honest about the requirements and benefits for the available position.
How EHRs can help providers better care
By
Dave Wessinger
Nov 02, 2015
Most of the larger, national senior care organizations by now have implemented EHRs. But few smaller, independent providers have followed suit.