Long-term care furnishings are interiors are better suited
for residents’ aging bodies, senses and desire for privacy.
Analysis: The COVID-19 post-acute care solution
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2020
As the nation continues to contend with the surge and aftermath, nursing homes will play a critical role in figuring out how to host and care for a new vulnerable group of individuals.
Rehabilitation Feature: Rehab’s revival
By
Liza Berger
Nov 30, 2005
More skilled nursing facilities are turning to therapy services to bolster their bottom lines. A new rule is nudging providers along.
News Analysis — Providers get tough on turnover
By
Liza Berger
Oct 16, 2006
Grant program explores workplace practices to improve retention among frontline staff.
Extension of therapy caps exceptions process hinges on healthcare reform passage
By
Liza Berger
Jan 08, 2010
Whether or not you are a fan of healthcare reform, here’s one reason Congress should pass it: It would extend the therapy caps exceptions process.
Big names, ideas mark AAHSA, AHCA conferences
By
Liza Berger
Oct 24, 2008
Now that the inbox is cleared, and the suitcase is (somewhat) unpacked, there’s time to reflect on the latest national nursing home conferences held by the American Association of Homes and Services...
‘Cash crunch’ ahead: Volume of hospital discharges to SNFs unlikely to rebound ‘any time soon,’...
By
Liza Berger
Oct 08, 2020
The volume of hospital discharges to skilled nursing facilities is not likely to return to anything like pre-pandemic levels in the near future, said Fred Bentley, managing director of Avalere, a healthcare...
Transportation feature — Going places
By
Liza Berger
Oct 16, 2006
Transportation often is an overlooked area of operations. But investing in the right vehicles makes good business sense.
Alan Rosenbloom: A long, hard climb
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2008
Alan Rosenbloom, President, Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care
Admins’ pay rises to $102K, DONs’ up to $90K
By
Liza Berger
Nov 05, 2016
The long-term care field is showing signs of robust health. For the first time since the recession hit eight years ago, it is offering strong pay increases across the board — from certified nursing assistants...