It’s fairly likely that one or more of your employees will be leaving soon. That’s why you need to read this. It will make your organization healthier, and in ways you might have never imagined.
Antipsychotics in assisted living
By
Steven Fuller, Ph.D., DO
Aug 12, 2015
You’ve undoubtedly heard the adage: “Strength in numbers.” Now consider the ‘numbers’ generated by your ‘resident health data’ in your assisted living community....
Long-term care bear
By
Aug 04, 2015
She spends her free time doing puzzles, and walking around outside, has cataracts and high blood pressure. She celebrated her most recent birthday with a special cake made by her loved ones and caregivers....
It’s not complicated
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 14, 2015
I can’t stand TV shows that do a poor job of portraying nurses or the medical profession. Unfortunately, I just found another one. Let me save you from it.
Infection control: Ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
By
Joe Crowley
Jun 17, 2015
One of the bigger buzz terms flying around healthcare circles is prevention plans.
Alzheimer’s drug maker sends a different message in the courtroom
By
John O'Connor
May 08, 2015
It’s almost impossible to turn on the tube these days without seeing an ad from a drug company. The typical scenario goes something like this: Person with a disease or problem is all smiles, thanks...
Peppers and hooch
By
Gary Tetz
May 08, 2015
You are correct. “Peppers and Hooch” does sound like a bad buddy cop show from the ’80s. But in the world of Nebraskan long-term care, the lethal combination could be threatening the...
Network participation critical to LTC’s future
By
Betsy Rust
Betsy Rust
May 07, 2015
The finances of running a long-term care facility long have seemed like Monopoly. With each patient, you pass “Go,” you collect $200.
10 things a boss shouldn’t say
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
May 05, 2015
I recently read an article that discussed the Top 10 sentences a manager or boss should never let past their lips. You should think, “Run for the hills!” if they say any of these things. And...
Our government is a terrible thing — to hate (and a thank-you)
By
John O'Connor
Apr 17, 2015
Providers are finding their personal and professional relationships with the government tested these days. But before we all grab our torches and pitchforks, let’s take a deep breath.