The toughest pests to manage – and how to manage them
By
Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
Sep 23, 2016
Working together, you can help ensure your facility stays clean and clear of filthy pests.
The Bucket List
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Feb 04, 2020
As I sit here and write this blog, it’s my birthday, and I notice that every year my bucket list grows shorter. But I definitely have good ones I still want to do.
Staying on the right side of compliance
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 09, 2015
In the 403-page Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed rule, there has been a lot of discussion around arbitration, quality and education. But buried within also are new regulations around compliance...
Tackle MDS 3.0 Accuracy at Super Tuesday webinar
Jul 01, 2015
Participants can earn a continuing education credit and hear from payment expert Leah Klusch, executive director of the Alliance Training Center
$15 per hour is way too low for this nursing home operator
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 31, 2019
Midnight parties, $17 per hour aide wages and an aggressive acquisition strategy? They’re at it again.
CMS requirement for Legionnaires’ disease control in LTC
By
Dave Bush
Oct 02, 2017
Nineteen percent of all Legionnaires’ disease (LD) outbreaks are LTC related.
Reducing liability exposures with video
By
Guy Fragala, Ph.D.
Mar 10, 2022
Falls among the elderly are a major problem within healthcare facilities, and this severe problem requires attention. Some proposed technological solutions include optical sensors or cameras linked to...
Reducing readmissions in ‘the real world’ at Sept. 30 webinar
Sep 18, 2014
Attendees at a Sept. 30 McKnight’s webinar will learn the latest information and real-world examples of how skilled nursing providers can survive and thrive by reducing readmissions. The one-hour...
Spring is here, nursing homes: Be prepared for unwanted pests
By
Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
Apr 27, 2009
As the weather improves, roaches, rodents and flies may appear as unwelcome residents in your long-term care facilities. This makes it a good time to implement an integrated pest management program.
Women of Distinction 2019: Jennifer Cisneros
Aug 22, 2019
Jennifer Cisneros, a 2019 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Rising Star, talks about what motivates her.