Selecting an electronic health record should soon be easier for long-term care providers. LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies recently announced the upcoming release of a whitepaper...
Technology will play a larger role in preventing rehospitalizations, expert says
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 31, 2012
Providers, especially nonprofits, are willing to invest more than ever before in technology, a leading technical expert said at the LeadingAge convention.
Improving infection control
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2011
Study results indicate ‘culture change’ guided by checklists may be necessary to effectively reduce pathogen threats in new long-term care environment
A ‘super’ approach to care
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2017
Recent regulatory and reimbursement changes led Symphony Post Acute Care Network to develop a “Super SNF” care model.
CAST makes it easier to use tech to improve social links
By
Amy Novotney
May 08, 2018
In its ongoing effort to help long-term care providers ensure older adults have access to quality care and a sustained quality of life as they age, the LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technology (CAST)...
Data expert strips down PDPM myths, truths
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 25, 2019
Long-term care professionals have been diligently cramming to prepare for a new skilled nursing reimbursement system in October, but a data expert had a sobering observation for presentation attendees...
Transportation feature: Safe, not sorry
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 07, 2007
Planning, sound judgement and attention to detail are keys to ensuring safe resident transportation — on every trip.
Guest Columns: Keeping unions away
Sep 02, 2009
The best way long-term care facilities can guard against unions is to understand employee sentiment and morale.
McKnight’s Online Expo a month away
Feb 25, 2014
The McKnight’s Online Expo will take place March 26 and 27, with five webcasts from long-term care leaders.
McKnight’s Online Expo a week away
Mar 14, 2012
The sixth annual McKnight’s Online Expo begins in one week. More than 20 industry vendors will exhibit at this annual event, which runs March 21-22. Attendees again will be able to earn up to five...