Following the money: Complying with the False Claims Act is more important than ever for long-term care
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2009
The federal government is ramping up prosecutions of funding fraud under the False Claims Act. More than ever, nursing homes need to show compliance
A solid relationship: maintaining strong ties between long-term care providers and information technology...
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2009
The rapports between a provider and IT vendor should start strong and remain that way. That means discussing expecations and asking the right questions
Thinking about you: using resident surveys to better evaluate quality-of-life in long-term care communities
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2009
Resident surveys are being used more often to determine what customers like—and dislike—about the quality of life they enjoy in long-term care communities
Administrator, DON salaries rise in 2009
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2009
Despite healthy increases, the future remains uncertain
The swine flu factor: this latest pandemic highlights the importance of infection control in nursing...
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2009
H1N1, better known as swine flu, has brought renewed attention to the need for sound infection control practices and proper screening of new admissions
A smooth operator: adherence to usage instructions for bathing equipment is easier said than done
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2009
Proper usage and regular maintenance of bathing and lift equipment are key to maximum product life and durability. Sounds simple enough, right?
The deep freeze
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2009
After a year in which economic conditions have shaken housing sectors to their roots, long-term care pundits continue searching for bright spots
Keeping record
By
John Andrews
Jan 01, 2009
It might be hard to believe, but it was five years ago when President Bush declared his support for an electronic health records initiative by creating the Office of the National Coordinator for Health...
Rethinking resident bathing
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2008
It’s one of the hardest tasks for caregivers, but bathing does not have to be a chore if you focus on residents’ needs
An IT essential
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2007
When it comes to protecting information technology, asset management is not an optional task, technology experts say