The story of Tithonus serves as one of Greek mythology’s more cautionary tales. According to legend, he was a handsome young man who sought immortal life. As they say, be careful what you ask for. While...
Skilled care reprimands: Cheap shots or fair criticism?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 22, 2019
For what seems like the umpteenth time, another media outlet has taken aim at the skilled care sector.
Plan of correction can be anything but, as this provider learns the hard way
By
John O'Connor
Apr 28, 2014
Justice has an odd way of showing itself if you’re a nursing facility that disagrees with a deficiency citation but decides to work with inspectors to clear your name. You’re not going to believe...
McKnight’s unveils new Web site
By
John O'Connor
Jan 24, 2008
If staying abreast of the top developments in eldercare is a priority,you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to www.mcknights.com, where an unmatched compendium of news, information and perspective...
Are your drivers connected, or waiting to get even?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 23, 2013
An old college friend spent one summer delivering pizzas. For reasons that will soon be obvious, I won’t reveal his name.
The disease that keeps on taking
By
John O'Connor
Aug 06, 2012
There is no way to tally the full cost of Alzheimer’s disease, a life robbing condition that now claims more than 5 million victims nationwide. But what can be put on a ledger sheet is sobering....
And now, some important reminders from a 94-year-old
By
John O'Connor
Jan 24, 2014
Conventional wisdom can be a reassuring thing. Especially when it reinforces our suspicions. But it has a fatal flaw: Sometimes it can be flat-out wrong. Consider 94-year-old Olga Kotelko.
Pssst, here’s how the LTC lobby can eliminate the 3-day rule — and gain other Congressional perks
By
John O'Connor
Apr 19, 2013
You might not be old enough to remember the “Schoolhouse Rock” videos that aired between cartoons on Saturday mornings during the 1970s. One of my favorites was “I’m Just a Bill.”...
Are you ready to flip the bird?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 19, 2021
It’s probably time for many providers to start to forego familiar habits to realize their full potential.
Larger role for e-health data key to safer care, study finds
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2011
One of the best ways to reduce medical errors in the nation’s healthcare system is to expand the role of electronic health records, investigators recently claimed.