Likelihood of hospice use may vary by where you live
Aug 21, 2015
We tend to paint hospice with broad strokes. A new study indicates how it can vary by states, with Oregon emerging as the best example of a place that seems to be doing it right.
Making inroads with hospitals and hospice
Aug 12, 2015
Hospice programs and SNFs must immediately implement a strategy to develop and market a strong, strategic nursing home/hospice partnership with hospitals, ACOs, MCOs, etc.
Avoiding healthcare claims
By
Cheryl L. Coon
Aug 07, 2015
It never hurts to refresh your memory on the hot button areas and understand current enforcement trends.
MDS data may hasten timely evacuations
By
Anna Fisher, Ph.D.
Sharon Metcalf, Ph.D.
Aug 06, 2015
It’s no surprise that natural disasters and man-caused emergencies disproportionately affect older adults.
Embedding QAPI into transition planning
By
Carole Dykhouse, BSN, RN-BC, CPHQ
Aug 05, 2015
On July 13, 2015 the most comprehensive change to nursing home regulations in 25 years was proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Operators grapple with the $31,000 (or so) question
By
John O'Connor
Jul 31, 2015
Many operators probably broke out in flop sweat earlier this week when House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) endorsed a $15 minimum wage.
Navigating payment reform
By
Todd McQueston and Donna Hendricksen Fiala
Jul 27, 2015
Improving quality is the key to surviving payment reform. Here are six ways LTC providers can boost their quality.
EPS ban could impact senior care
By
Michael Greenfield
Jul 24, 2015
A ban on certain expanded polystyrene (EPS) in New York City is going to make an impact on senior living facilities, and may set a precedent.
LEEDing the charge: Insights from green certification
By
Rodney Fenstermacher
Jul 22, 2015
It’s clear the “green” movement has planted it roots and proven to be more than a fad in fashion, living and housing.
A tisket, a tasket … No LPNs in the RN basket
By
Steven Littlehale
Jul 20, 2015
Reporting direct care hours is nothing new, but the Affordable Care Act takes it to the next level with mandatory quarterly electronic submission of staffing and census data. This focus on staffing ratios...