Proposed law could raise labor costs for long-term care operators
Many a provider broke out in cold sweats when the Family and Medical Leave Act was cobbled together two decades ago.
How consistent CNA assignments will help residents
Consistent assignments for CNAs are discussed and implemented more frequently than they used to be. For the most part, research studies speak to the positive attributes of this model of care. From improved...
Loopholes to help you track Medicare Part B therapy billing
Every time we send our patients to the hospital for rehab-related tests, exams or services, these services are billed to Medicare Part B, and, therefore, reduce our cap allowances. Any small oversights...
Three ‘must haves’ as you specify a pharmacy interface for your EMR
With the backbone of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in place, many providers have interfaces on their radar in order to extend the value of their investment, create a richer picture of overall...
Who will be pronounced the bad guy in this nursing home crime?
The news flashed across my screen and immediately I said to myself, “This type of headline could be very bad for nursing home operators … or maybe just kind of bad.”
LTC providers have a chance to help researchers
There is still time to be a part of a major study of long-term care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is still in the field with...
Robots for hire
In the roundup of best Super Bowl commercials, the one that best relates to your lives didn’t air. No, I’m not talking about the elderly people escaping from the nursing home to go eat Taco...
Decreasing LTC and acute care transfers by recognizing early warning signs
As the principal investigator of a three-year Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) Challenge Grant, Yeaman Consulting is focusing on improving transitions of care between hospitals and long-term care...
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