The heightened requirement for data-driven discharge planning
By
Steven Littlehale
Jul 20, 2016
It’s fascinating to observe the evolution of business processes regarding transitions of care.
PDPM: New tricks from old dogs
By
Maureen McCarthy
Jan 25, 2019
Some changes for PDPM transition on Oct. 1 will revolve around the diagnoses and conditions of the resident.
ICD-10: Senior care makes the transition
By
Genice Hornberger, RN
Oct 05, 2015
Providers who cannot generate ICD-10-compliant claims by October 1, 2015, will see those claims returned for correction, which will mean delayed reimbursement for services provided, ultimately affecting...
What I’ve learned as a young CEO
By
Julie Thorson
Feb 03, 2014
I am reminded of my age often, whether it’s when meeting peers, working with residents or even introducing myself to families. I have to earn respect quickly and, in some ways, have to convince them...
Doing the Jellyfish
By
Gary Tetz
May 16, 2019
While walking the beach this morning, on the Atlantic Coast where I’m taking an alleged vacation, I happened upon a marooned jellyfish left high and dry by the receding tide. Just a lifeless, weirdly...
How to support depressed workers and reduce absenteeism
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Sep 11, 2018
As a consulting psychologist, my official job is to provide psychological services to the residents of the nursing homes in which I work. Occasionally, though, I’m asked by a department head to informally...
Technology can increase community engagement for seniors
By
Derek Holt
Mar 22, 2017
Out of the millions of older adults in the United States, more than half live in isolation. That’s a serious issue for seniors, as it can lead to depression, loneliness and significant health risks.
Up in the air, and up on the ground
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 25, 2016
This isn’t just a story about the World War II veteran who got to fly again, inspiring though it most certainly was. I know, because I was there — holding a video camera, unsteadily at times, as...
The key to keeping employees around? Kindness
By
Jun 27, 2017
We talk a lot about employee retention in this industry — and I mean a LOT. With the current employment climate of the sector, it would be unwise not to. Here’s a key to it.
Population health is the reflection of your patients
By
Jas Grewal
Nov 21, 2016
Improving population health begins with focusing on the health of each on of your patients. To do so, we in the healthcare community – nurses and physicians alike, need to identify and engage patients...