Lawmakers must address nursing home workforce crisis to ensure quality care
By
George Linial
Mar 08, 2021
Before COVID-19, Texas nursing homes reported the worst staffing shortages in the nation. Texas projected we will be 60,000 nurses short by 2030, and that demand in nursing homes would double between 2015...
‘Extrapolation’ demonstrates False Claims Act liability in rehab
By
Jason Edgecombe and Ted Lotchin
Aug 11, 2015
Recent FCA complaints have relied on a number of arguments to substantiate the submission of false claims for Medicare reimbursement: systematic upcoding to higher RUG levels due to corporate “pressure”...
Lincoln at night is the cure
By
Gary Tetz
Oct 22, 2015
Anyone worried about the macro-challenges perpetually facing long-term care, and the country, should spend some quality time with Mr. Lincoln — preferably at night.
Avoid lawsuits and protect licenses
By
David Barmak Esq., and Betty Frandsen, MHA, NHA, RN
Feb 06, 2017
Document, document, document! Those words echo through the halls in a myriad of places − from the firing of an employee for cause, to substantiating or absolving an accusation of abuse or wrongful act.
Privacy for All
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 11, 2019
We hear a lot about Medicare for All. How about if we start with Privacy for All, and see how that goes first?
FDA — full of poop?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 11, 2013
Every few days I read the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) news to see if there is anything relevant to eldercare that I should be aware of. Recently, I came across an extremely eye-opening item.
Be careful about showing appreciation during unstable times
By
Paul White
Oct 21, 2016
Sometimes well-meaning supervisors (and sometimes leaders who don’t want to do the hard work of dealing with problems) try to use appreciation as a “quick fix” for deeper issues that...
Getting started with culture change
By
Ryan Myracle
Mar 31, 2017
One question that has come up repeatedly over the years when I have been working with leaders that are new to the idea of culture change is, “Where do I start?”
Stay interviews in senior care: A guide for managers
By
Cara Silletto
Sep 29, 2023
Retaining and keeping dedicated staff is paramount in senior care. A key strategy for this is implementing the “stay interview,” a proactive approach to understanding employee experiences, concerns...
Examining the SNF landscape
By
Jeffrey D. Jeter
Apr 08, 2019
The massive increase in demand for SNFs and for higher quality of care required to afford their care will further strain an already tight labor market.