Satisfaction slipping among long-term care residents, but rising among employees during recession
By
Lisa Scott Lehman
May 26, 2009
It may come as a surprise, but employee satisfaction in long-term care actually has increased over the last year, even as economic conditions have worsened.
What happens to LTC facilities without a state budget?
By
Kayleigh Metviner
Feb 15, 2016
Even once a budget is in place, the next hurdle for long-term care providers will be reduced Medicaid payments.
A new year brings new Medicare Part D plan options for long-term care residents
By
Rob Godwin
Jan 04, 2010
Long-term care residents should reevaluate their Medicare Part D plans for the new year. A plan should correspond to a resident’s individual pharmacy-related needs.
Creating a staffing community
By
Karen Nesvold
Feb 17, 2009
Instilling the importance of cooperation among long-term care departments will help establish a strong staff team. That will translate into better resident care.
Drug reduction may be all the rage, but it shouldn’t be outrageous
By
Steven Levenson
Jul 10, 2023
In recent years, there has been much talk about drug reduction in nursing homes. We hear about “GDR meetings” and even a new verb, as in “We are ‘GDRing’ our residents’ medications.” ...
One, two – with surveys, three is not guaranteed
By
Angi Livingston
Jul 08, 2022
We are seeing a drastic increase in adverse survey outcomes putting operators in precarious licensure situations pending a first, second or third revisit. In addition, we are seeing multiple failed revisits...
Managing through uncertainty
By
Sharon Johnson
Nov 30, 2016
These are uncertain times. But workplaces are often uncertain places because of rapid changes in market, ownership, business plan, technology.
The true cost of obesity to SNFs
By
Joy Stephenson-Laws
Jan 19, 2018
While federal regulations state that nursing homes must provide “each resident with a nourishing, palatable, and well-balanced diet that meets dietary requirements and any special dietary needs”...
Integrating mind, body and spirit
By
Michael McCann, MS
Apr 14, 2014
As technologies continue to develop, our residents’ needs also change. The need for a computer lab is waning as our residents are starting to be more tech-savvy. Life enrichment teams in long-term...
Leaders, the ides of March are blowing
By
Martie Moore
Mar 11, 2022
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and wind blows cold – when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. — Charles Dickens, “Great Expectations” I remember calling...