Dan Billings, director of health information technology for Pathway Health Systems demonstrated how an optimized Electronic Health Record can transform a facility’s operations and outcomes during...
To participate in these new payment models, LTPAC providers will need to evaluate their health IT infrastructure and make successful deployment a priority.
Providers can learn the best practices to jump into an accountable care organization in “Ensuring Your Place in an Accountable Care Network. This webinar will be at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday,...
The American Nurses Association recently revealed national standards for safe patient handling and mobility. I say, “Bravo!” And it’s about time.
Life Care Centers of America has named Raymond Thompson as vice president of its Northwest Division. Based in Federal Way, WA, Thompson will oversee 29 skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation and Alzheimer’s...
Michelle Hart-Carlson is the new administrator of health services at Oak Trace senior living community in Downers Grove, IL.
There’s a secret about attending conferences like the recent American Library Association: Occasionally you may be gifted with advance reader copies of publications.
Live entertainment can add to resident care and should be considered a priority. Running an effective entertainment program requires knowledge of the basics.
While an increasing number of long-term care communities have included serving the spiritual needs of residents as part of their mission, few have dedicated sufficient resources to meet the need. Research...
For many long-term care operators, labor relations might soon get even more challenging. And Senate Republicans are to blame, er, thank.
