There is a tension between those who resent being told they should communicate appreciation for employees “doing their job” and those who believe that supervisors need to grow in their willingness...
Spirituality in long-term care
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Aug 18, 2015
In the beginning of my long-term care career, I quickly recognized that in order to be of service in this environment, I needed to come to a spiritual understanding of how such nice people could be dealing...
How new interest rate environments impact SNF operators
By
Michael Waldron
James Neil
Kristin Watkins
Jan 14, 2019
Despite a volatile year in the markets with trade tensions and political news at the forefront, overall economic data for 2018 was largely favorable.
What’s your view from the outside?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 01, 2013
I bet a few of you are going to be thinking while you read this, “What has this got to do with a healthcare blog?” Give me a minute and you will see where I am going with it.You will see a...
What is the grade of your referral sources?
By
Martie Moore
Nov 29, 2016
How does the performance of your referral sources impact your outcomes? Turns out … a lot. If you want to gain a better understanding of a hospital’s performance, The Leapfrog Group is a resource...
Care like the tire man
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 02, 2012
It wasn’t the worst start I’ve ever had, but it wasn’t good. My wife woke up sick and my dog woke up whining, or maybe it was the other way around. It’s all such a blur.
The pandemic doesn’t mean you can sleep on anti-kickback law compliance
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Sep 22, 2021
On September 8, 2021, the Department of Justice, in connection with the Office of Inspector General, announced a settlement of $17 million against a home health agency that purchased two home health agencies...
Ready for a little late summer seasoning? (PEPPER to be exact!)
By
Steven Littlehale
Aug 30, 2013
The SNF PEPPER or “Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report” summarizes Medicare claims data to identify risk for abuse or improper payment. PEPPER compares a SNF’s claims...
The need for documentation in therapy
By
Tara Roberts
Dec 23, 2013
Skilled therapy documentation traditionally focuses on prior level of function, current level of function and ultimately desired discharge level of function. Outcomes are typically measured in short and...
Accelerating the shift to value-based care in LTC settings
By
Jason Feuerman
Jun 07, 2023
Long-term care providers have always played a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of the frail and elderly. As practitioners continue grappling with the demands of patient care and running...