In the course of more than a century of serving seniors, one of New Jersey’s leading organizations in senior living and care has grown the ministry far beyond its walls. As is true with others nationwide,...
What it’s like to be a nurse whistleblower
By
Pam McNally, RN
Jun 13, 2016
Document, document and document.
Wound care: What’s new on an old problem?
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Jun 10, 2016
What if your patient shows some red areas on her bottom? Typically, you’d try another cushion, another chair, another mattress and then play the wait-and-see game.
Culture Change: A tag-line for yesterday’s LTC improvements?
By
Joe DiMinico
Jun 09, 2016
I am certain many recognize the term “culture change” from a myriad of resources available within the long-term care professional community.
Can you push just a little more?
By
Julie Thorson
May 26, 2016
As leaders, if we don’t give our teams the ability to dream bigger than they ever have before, they never will. I hate the word “permission.” It’s more than granting them permission...
Depression – AND its treatments – are fall risks
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
May 24, 2016
Feeling “down” takes on a wicked double-meaning for some seniors. Even conscientious providers could be unaware of it, let alone know what to do about it.
Tips for getting students to visit your facility: a teacher’s perspective
By
Barbara Gottschalk
May 12, 2016
Nothing is unique about students visiting nursing homes, of course, but I’ve been doing it with students for many years and in several different contexts.
Creating a dialysis-friendly facility
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
May 10, 2016
There is much that can be done to improve the quality of life for dialysis patients at your facility and showcase your facility as dialysis-friendly at the same time. Unfortunately, many providers are...
HIPAA and eHealth: Avoiding problems
By
Jean Wendland Porter
May 09, 2016
As long as the means of getting the information are protected, encrypted, and encoded, sharing information to provide care has never been easier and quicker. However, it’s our responsibility and...
Do the right thing when people are watching!
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 28, 2016
Every once in a while a leadership principle that you have held on to tightly for years gets turned on its ear.