How to care for Vietnam veterans with unique needs
By
Franklin Yapp
Feb 16, 2018
By identifying the unique needs of veterans coping with life-limiting illness, caregivers and administrators can guide these men and women toward a more peaceful ending.
5 tips for enhancing staff training to improve quality initiatives
By
Sister Kevin Patricia Lynch
Mar 24, 2017
As nursing home administrators navigate through new regulations, changing demography of the long-term care market and complex resident needs, well-rounded staff education is critical to improving quality...
Fighting Zika and other mosquito-transmitted illnesses
By
Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
May 30, 2016
In addition to Zika, mosquitoes are known carriers of several diseases like the West Nile and Chikungunya viruses.
Technology brings new luster
By
Kelly Lee Hardin
Oct 26, 2015
From novelty wearable devices that count steps to blood glucose meters that communicate with your physician, smart devices have come a long way in making patients’ lives more convenient, especially...
The true cost of RN vacancies in a nurse shortage — and what to do about it
By
Bryan Groom
Jan 18, 2023
It’s no secret that America is experiencing a critical shortage of registered nurses (RNs). Burnout and disillusionment are driving nurses out of the workforce in record numbers in the wake of the COVID-19...
Virtual assistants poised to alleviate staff shortages
By
Patty Riskind
Nov 03, 2022
Growing numbers of elderly and severely ill patients. The escalating impact of nursing shortages and staff burnout. Never-ending pressures to cut costs, improve workflow efficiency and optimize revenue....
How to manage OCD in our long-term care populations
By
Sherri Perry
Oct 11, 2022
October 9-15, 2022, is recognized as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness Week, an occasion first launched in 2009 by the International OCD Association. When we think about OCD or any...
Elevating resident experiences through specific products
By
Greg Snoddy
Apr 19, 2017
Facilities across the country are facing similar challenges but each one chooses to address those challenges differently
Top three risks of acuity creep
By
Ross Holland
May 09, 2016
“Acuity creep,” as it’s come to be known, can be defined as a gradual decline in a resident’s ability to live within their currently designated level of care.
Invest in quality jobs to improve care
By
Susan Misiorski
Jan 28, 2016
PHI has identified nine that we believe are essential to making direct-care work in nursing homes and home care settings viable career opportunities. These nine elements center on three basic themes: Compensation,...