At least one stream of long-term care residents hasn’t abated; providers are finding blended therapies are boosting stroke rehab success.
Laundry lifeline
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2012
It’s not easy work and not as glamorous as other positions, so finding and keeping quality staff carries that much more importance.
No pain = all gain
By
Julie Williamson
Feb 01, 2012
When it comes to dispensing pain relief meds to residents, the old methods are no longer viewed as sufficient. Better medication management is key.
McKnight’s Roundtable: Taking stock of a field at the crossroads
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2011
A robust panel sizes up challenges and opportunities — and how best to meet them
The power of feedback
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2011
Operators have discovered that keeping residents and their families satisfied can help all facets of managing the business — including the bottom line.
Game on for LTC
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2011
Recreational options are flourishing as new technology, from Wii bowling to movies on demand to social media, lets residents choose the content they want.
No regret shopping
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2011
Time, research spent exploring options will pay off in bathing unit and lift buys
Laundry duty hazards
By
John Andrews
Aug 02, 2011
From safely handling soiled linens to cleaning out dryer ducts, enforcing best practices is crucial for employee health, group efficiency and risk management
Furniture: Take stock of measurements
By
John Andrews
Jul 01, 2011
Providers must earnestly consider residents’ specific medical and physical needs before acquiring furnishings and other design elements or risk the consequences
Comfort bathing
By
John Andrews
May 02, 2011
The key to granting residents’ personal bathing preferences starts with creating a dignified environment they can enjoy and then adding comfortable elements.