All of the bells and whistles in the world won’t protect your staff and residents unless you spend the proper time and resources beforehand preparing for a new security system. Transitions from old...
How to do it … Financing
Jan 02, 2013
Lenders today may be more open to lending capital than during the months following the nation’s 2008 economic collapse, but they’re also more scrutinizing. The times may be better than they...
How to do it… Short-term rehab
By
John Hall
Oct 05, 2015
Short-term rehab is a burgeoning and profitable business, but it’s nothing to enter casually. Attracting and retaining patients and keeping beds continuously filled requires seizing the right niche...
How to do it… Incontinence
Jul 01, 2010
Incontinence is one of long-term care’s most difficult—and prevalent—challenges to address.
How to do it… Partial security upgrades
By
John Hall
Aug 09, 2017
As tempting as they are, full-blown replacements of personal emergency response and nurse call systems are often not feasible.
How to do it… Resident security
Jan 01, 2010
When it comes to monitoring residents and enabling calls for assistance, wireless systems have taken hold in the market.
How to do it… medication management
Jun 01, 2013
The proliferation of managed care is introducing a host of new challenges for long-term care providers. Pressures have never been greater to increase quality and lower costs. Successful strategies entail...
How to do it … A stronger infection control approach
By
John Hall
Jan 31, 2024
In the wake of the biggest public health emergency in over a century, any edge these critical professionals can get is crucial for creating a stronger infection prevention program.
How to do it… Transportation
Apr 01, 2013
Whether made out of necessity or desire, decisions to upgrade your facility’s vehicles can and should be shaped by a variety of factors. While ensuring the safety of your residents always is paramount,...
How to do it … Medication safety amid staffing woes
By
John Hall
Jun 09, 2023
Persistent workforce shortages can hamstring even the most high-functioning skilled nursing facility. Managing medications and ensuring their integrity and proper dosing are no exception.