Boosting resident vaccination success — for all kinds of protection, not just from flu — is in everyone’s best interest. Experts explain what you might not know.
Profile — NASL’s civil engineer: Peter C. Clendenin, Executive VP, NASL
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 10, 2006
Post-acute ancillary care providers – and the residents they serve – should consider themselves lucky to have Peter Clendenin in their corner. Aside from leading the National Association for the Support...
Profile: Having the REIT stuff — Debra Cafaro, CEO, Ventas Inc.
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 14, 2005
At a time when the healthcare real estate investment trust was on the brink of bankruptcy, leading many industry executives to contemplate their next career move, Debra Cafaro made a leap all right. She...
The ‘other’ incontinence
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 04, 2016
Managing fecal incontinence takes a multi-layered approach that everyone in the caregiving loop better start learning more about as soon as possible
Providers still adjusting to new Medicare rules
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 01, 2011
New MDS and RUG-IV rules are revamping how Medicare services are provided and reimbursed. But every indication is that additional changes are coming
Design of the times
By
Julie Williamson
May 02, 2011
When building new isn’t an option, renovation is the route that most operators take to upgrade their facilities. Even small projects can make big differences.
Lifts/Bathing Feature — Raising the bar
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 08, 2006
Along with expectations, the no-lift movement has raised questions for providers intent on doing the right thing.
Overlooked charges add up
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 09, 2004
With the ongoing concern over limited long-term care resources and dwindling budgets, providers can’t afford to overlook opportunities to maximize reimbursement. Nonetheless, reimbursement specialists...
Profile: Kimberly Green is a spirited survivor, leader
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 04, 2019
It’s not always easy for providers to continually walk in the proverbial shoes of the resident. But for Kimberly Green, losing sight of the resident is an outright impossibility.
License to succeed
By
Julie Williamson
Oct 01, 2011
Finding and training compassionate, dedicated drivers is no accident. Planning, screening and rigorous training are essential components