In September of 2020, I submitted this blog in my Living Leadership column. If you would have told me then that in 10 months I would feel like I do today, I would have said there is no possible way!...
COVID vaccines for LTC employees: To mandate or not?
By
Andrew Roach
May 24, 2021
After a year that has required long term care facilities to manage various, often competing, considerations while making a series of difficult decisions, they now are grappling with the question of whether...
Analyzing resident mood trends can troubleshoot mental health issues early
By
Amy Jeffs
May 24, 2021
For long-term care and skilled nursing professionals, there is nothing more important than the health of their residents and patients. Most often physical health is top of mind and prioritized, however,...
Some operators not clear on the ‘greatest asset’ concept
By
John O'Connor
May 24, 2021
“Our employees are our greatest asset.” How often have I heard that or a similar claim over the years?
Don’t sleep on HIPAA and cybersecurity
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
May 23, 2021
The recent events of the Colonial Pipeline gas shortage in the Southeast have highlighted a very real concern for our nation’s cybersecurity. Cyber criminals are still out there, and seemingly stronger...
On this Rock a mandatory vaccine policy teeters
By
James M. Berklan
May 21, 2021
Many eyes of the long-term care world are focused on an unexpected place this week. It rests just north of the so-called “Cheddar Curtain.”
Artificial Intelligence and neural networks, beyond your average key word reader
By
Renee Kinder
May 20, 2021
Mother’s Day in our household always arrives with excessive amounts of artwork, clay creations and the legendary “Top 10 Reasons Why I Love My Mom” letters. The sentences are always nicely structured...
One interview away from infection control CMPs?
By
Norris Cunningham
Kathryn Cordell
May 19, 2021
With the roll out of vaccines and slowing rates of COVID-19 infections, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has not shifted its survey focus away from infection control. Instead, the agency released...
Not everyone loves carrots. So change the menu.
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 19, 2021
To too many providers, “mandate” remains a dirty word when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations.
‘Data is the new healthcare currency’: June 8 webinar
By
James M. Berklan
May 18, 2021
A special June 8 webinar will help providers understand the power of data to manage risk and increase the odds of success. The event starts at 1 p.m. ET and offers one free continuing education credit.