As voice recognition technologies such as Amazon Echo, Google Home and Apple Homepod become more inexpensive and accessible, the long-term care profession has begun taking notice of the promises such devices...
How to do it… Documenting bathing info
By
John Hall
Sep 05, 2018
Although it technically is considered custodial care and not directly paid by Medicare, bathing is a critical part of the overall care long-term care residents receive and expect.
Harris Healthcare acquires EHR pro
Sep 05, 2018
Harris Computer Systems has acquired Iatric Systems, a healthcare IT firm that specializes in analytics, EHR optimization and interoperability. Iatric® Systems, Inc., will become an independent business...
For long-term care operators, every day is Labor Day
By
John O'Connor
Sep 04, 2018
Hope you had a nice Labor Day. For most of the country, it comes around once a year. But if you are leading a long-term care organization, it’s pretty much an everyday event.
Humanizing the workplace: Person-centered care requires a person-centered workplace
By
Nancy Anderson, RN, MA
Aug 31, 2018
When leaders create a caring work environment, employees in turn, are more willing and able to create a caring environment for patients and residents. It behooves us to create a person-centered workplace.
Ball girl, stand down!
By
Steven Littlehale
Aug 24, 2018
There is something you and your team must do immediately, the success of which will make or break your transition to the government’s new payment model. Relax. Refresh. Recharge. Only with a clear...
Luxury standards that pay off
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 24, 2018
When service fails, the resident or customer often has their vision of a place permanently altered.
Skilled nursing growth continues to lag, NIC finds
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 24, 2018
Skilled nursing continues to have the weakest inventory growth out of long-term care property types, with independent living leading the pack. That’s according to a new analysis of primary housing...
Med-Caire CPAP Resupply Program purchased
Aug 22, 2018
Aeroflow Healthcare, a durable medical equipment vendor based in North Carolina, has bought Med-Caire Inc.’s continuous positive airway pressure resupply program.
This stinks: New study discovers ‘phantom odor’ phenomenon in older adults
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 16, 2018
About 1 in every 15 adults over the age of 40 smells “phantom odors” that aren’t really there, according to a new study. The implications for seniors’ caregivers can be significant.