McKnight’s Online Expo is here at last
It’s OK to admit, loyal McKnight’s readers, if you are beginning to tire of our frequent e-mail, Web and magazine reminders of the Online Expo. I sympathize and am happy to inform you that the promos...
It’s OK to admit, loyal McKnight’s readers, if you are beginning to tire of our frequent e-mail, Web and magazine reminders of the Online Expo. I sympathize and am happy to inform you that the promos...
Long-term care residents with diabetes are at high-risk for foot infections, ulcers and even amputations. Practicing preventive measures and good foot care are critical to avoid these problems.
If you’ve been staying on top of long-term care news, you’ve probably noticed that lawmakers have been busy lately. Lots of bills have been introduced in recent days—some drawing praise, others scorn...
Stars have a lot of power—off-screen, as well as on-screen. Because of their celebrity status, they can draw national attention to civic causes that regular folks slave to gain recognition for every...
Maintaining good hand hygiene is key to prevent the spread of infections, but old habits are hard to break.
You may not know Larry LaPrise, but you’re definitely familiar with his work. In the late 1940s, Mr. LaPrise wrote the “Hokey Pokey,” that popular (albeit somewhat irritating) novelty dance...
Let the games begin. That was my reaction to the introduction of the card-check legislation on Tuesday. In other words, to throw around a couple more clichés, hold onto your hats and buckle your seat...
Don’t be fooled. Long-term care will not be a part of healthcare reform. The reason is simple: The United States has already spent and pledged too much money as it is.
You have to wonder who is making some of the calls at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services—because they don’t seem altogether consistent. While some decisions are spot on, others leave you...