Stakeholders observe necessities, limits of ‘home-like’ design movement
Disposing I.C. advice
By
John Hall
Jun 06, 2019
Nursing homes are in a constant state of war with stubborn pathogens. Diligently staying clean while contending with the latest infection control rules is no picnic. Every day, staff are confronted with...
Lifting the veil
By
John Hall
Apr 04, 2016
Rehab offers promise to many deemed ‘lost’ in the fog, and providers are making strides in better delivering the therapy dementia patients need
Connecting at all hours
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
Software firms and providers are devising novel solutions to engage seniors, families and staff who are embracing technology to stay in better communication
Beyond surface cleaning
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 01, 2014
Providers use room turnover as an opportunity to eliminate sometimes deadly bugs by layering basic cleaning with next-generation solvents and technology
Cutting into costs
By
John Hall
Jan 04, 2016
A look inside the mind of lenders in the wake of a skilled nursing cost comparison report reveals reasons for optimism — and concern
Potential residents will be plentiful for long-term operators in the very near future, but will service...
By
John Hall
Nov 02, 2018
Demographic analysis clearly shows long-term care will have a substantially larger number of potential residents within the next five to seven years. Some long-term care leaders have predicted as a matter...
When flu fears strike: managing swine flu and seasonal flu in long-term care
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2009
The key to surviving this ‘double-whammy’ of H1N1 and the seasonal flu is to focus on infection control, education and keeping hype to a minimum
Upon further review
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2013
Providers recoiling from recent uptick in therapy claim audits should expect even more scrutiny in the future as regulators look to increase surveillance.
The rule that rankles
By
Julie Williamson
Feb 01, 2011
The new Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) rule could strain long-term care providers, but the new pay scheme is survivable, an association says