Dr. Oliver Sacks, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry at Columbia University, in his current bestselling book, Musicophilia, writes about the amazing therapeutic effects of music on people with...
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 01, 2008
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Managing your workforce
By
Lisa Disselkamp
Jun 20, 2008
Workforce Management Technology is the process of managing labor activity efficiently and cost effectively. Here are some ways to take control of your organization for optimal performance.
OIG: Payment problems remain for Medicare Part D drugs in nursing homes
Jun 10, 2008
Two reports from the Office of Inspector General found problems with respect to the Medicare Part D program and nursing homes. One pertained to continuing payment obstacles while the other said that nursing...
A war on bugs
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2008
Nursing homes are fighting against the spread of a new era of infections – tough, resilient and prevalent in the community
Grieving takes its course
By
Jill Gilbert
Jun 01, 2008
This month we continue our discussion with Joyce Ebmeier of Tabitha Health Care Services.
How to do it… Wound Care
Jun 01, 2008
Because of an ongoing emphasis on pressure ulcer care and prevention, it is no wonder that nursing directors are looking for ways for their staff to become as sharp as possible when it comes to wound care....
Nursing home operators lose 93% of appeals: report
Jun 04, 2008
The federal government won 66 of 71 appeals cases brought by nursing home providers last year according to a recent report from the Center for Medicare Advocacy. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
An imperfect world calls for an increase in risk management
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2008
Falls and medication errors can lead to big problems. That is why providers need to be extra vigilant about prevention.