Going green is not a movement reserved just for the young. In fact, practicing environmental friendliness and ecological responsibility is intergenerational, connecting people of all ages who wish to preserve...
Virginia, an 87-year-old widow, was admitted to your short-stay facility after hospitalization for angina related to coronary artery disease. Just before discharge, her doctor ordered transdermal nitroglycerin...
Critical thinking tips from the happiest place on earth
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Jul 18, 2017
What comes to mind when you think about critical thinking? For audience members at a session held yesterday at the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration’s annual conference...
Addressing hospital concerns
By
Virginia Feldman, M.D.
Jul 29, 2015
Often, hospitals have misguided perceptions of SNFs’ capabilities. Here’s how to change their perceptions of your skilled nursing facility
Enabling conflict-free case management
By
Frank Spinelli
Jan 29, 2014
As our population ages and the number of people with disabilities increases, the demand for long-term services and support will surge. Meeting this demand requires a continuum of LTSS, and one of the most...
Clinical care documentation that survives auditing
By
Jayne Warwick, RN, HBScN
Dec 16, 2016
Medicare claims set the stage for reimbursements – they’re the cast. Backstage, however, documentation comprises the crew, supporting the claim and determining whether or not the show –...
Is your facility’s emergency power system being properly maintained?
By
Michael Chotiner
Mar 28, 2016
In recent years, The Joint Commission has cited deficiencies in emergency standby power systems among the top 10 issues for its healthcare accreditation program.
Leadership becomes McChrystal clear
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 07, 2015
Although I haven’t played it much lately, I like the game of golf as a good analogy for task management, or simply getting through life’s day-to-day challenges. It doesn’t matter if you’ve...
What MDS 3.0 will mean for nursing home providers
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2010
So, it’s finally here. MDS 3.0, the updated resident assessment tool, has officially taken effect. So how exactly will this highly anticipated system change the way you, nursing home providers, operate?...
Superior marketing success: It’s NOT about your community
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Kevin M. Williams
Mar 04, 2013
Gaining a real understanding of your target market is more crucial today than it ever has been before. With increased competition and tighter budgets, you must know how to best spend your dollars and get...