Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive treatment that is ideally suited to the needs of patients in post-acute, rehabilitation, long-term, or palliative care settings. Developed in Japan nearly 100 years ago...
The evolution of country kitchens in senior housing
By
Michael Chotiner
Jun 12, 2015
The American Institute of Architects’ Design has refined the household model of long-term care facilities to a more home-like setting.
Kitchen design assistance for facilities
Aug 21, 2013
Whether you are just starting out in the long-term care business, building a new facility from the ground-up, or simply swapping out finishes, fixtures and furnishings in existing spaces and units, there...
Consider this when planning a 2021 budget
By
Liz Lane, CPA
Dec 22, 2020
For providers across the long-term post-acute care continuum, 2021 budget planning should be top of mind these days. Developing accurate budgets is critical for making informed purchasing decisions. Likewise,...
How to use ‘local search’ to attract residents
Sep 30, 2013
Ever wonder why the Internet was coined the “Information Superhighway”? Just like the highway near you, there is a lot of traffic that navigates the corners of the internet. The speed they travel is...
Success with scheduling technology
By
Debra Welk and Jackie Larson
Jun 07, 2013
Immanuel Communities adopted workforce management best practices and technology solutions used by many leading organizations in the inpatient and acute care sector for nearly a decade, but until recently...
Transitioning from managing to growing your long-term care pharmacy
By
Brenda Axe
May 05, 2020
As life expectancy rises, people are increasingly seeking skilled nursing and assisted living facilities for either themselves or their aging parents. Over the next 10 years, the aging baby boom population...
Resident engagement removes barriers
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Aug 12, 2019
To truly improve the resident experience, innovators in the engagement field need to find ways to remove barriers faced by frontline staff
User adoption: 4 steps to CRM success
By
Anthony Miranda
Apr 13, 2015
Let’s face the reality head-on: a key element to the successful implementation of a CRM is getting your sales team to embrace it.
Embracing ePrescribing
By
Louis Hyman
Jan 26, 2015
Although only one state will require ePrescribing in the coming year, others contemplating a similar change will be watching the transition closely and possibly follow suit.