What therapy teams should know about proposed changes to the SNF quality reporting program
By
Renee Kinder
Apr 13, 2023
The time is here. The time is now for us all understand the upcoming shifts to the skilled nursing facility quality reporting program (SNF QRP). This is not simply a program for one department to understand....
Nutritional interventions: Reducing hospital readmissions among skilled nursing residents
By
Phyllis Famularo
Oct 18, 2023
In recent years, many skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have experienced a shift in focus toward shorter-term, higher-acuity, and more medically complex residents. These older adults typically have a higher...
Decrease costs and boost morale by fostering a culture that prioritizes infection prevention and control
By
Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, DrPH, CIC
Aug 07, 2023
Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, infection prevention and control (IPC) in long-term care facilities was usually relegated to the sidelines. If it was focused on at all, IPC often fell squarely on...
It’s Independence Day y’all!
By
Joel VanEaton
Jul 11, 2023
I love summer and especially the July 4th holiday. In the small town where I live, we have an event called “Jonesborough Days.” It’s a two-day celebration with a parade, food vendors, music, fireworks...
Easy to implement infection prevention and control strategies during the holidays in LTC facilities
By
Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, DrPH, CIC
Dec 12, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services released a report in January of this year showing that more than 1,000 long-term care facilities in the United States had COVID-19 infection rates of 75% or...
How providers can protect their residents from COVID this holiday season
By
Bill Stone
Nov 29, 2022
Let’s take a look at the risk COVID poses this holiday season and how long-term care facilities can protect seniors during this time.
Nurse hiring bonuses: More harm than good?
By
Adam Chambers
Nov 15, 2023
Nursing jobs are three times more likely to include a signing bonus than other professions, according to Indeed. These financial incentives are designed to draw attention, make job ads stand out, and entice...
Our duty to remain curious
By
Julie Thorson
Dec 07, 2022
As we close out 2022, I find myself reflecting on what progress I have made, if any, with strengthening my curiosity in leadership. I started the year with a focus on curiosity. I end the year with more...
Aquatic Therapy: Understanding use and benefits
By
Renee Kinder
Sep 15, 2022
One of my grandfather’s favorite stories to tell about my stubborn childhood antics revolves around the first summer they opened their pool. Spoiler alert, I couldn’t swim. I somehow, however, managed...
Honoring Black History Month: Ideas for LTC organizations to celebrate and commemorate
By
Marsha Wesley Coleman
Shanda O’Dennis
Feb 08, 2024
As Black History Month comes to the forefront this February, aging services leaders nationwide are recognizing the need to celebrate and embrace diversity within their long-term care organizations. ...