I “inherited” a nurse in a leadership position who is absolutely poison to the facility. How do I “professionally” confront her?
Ask the payment expert
Jun 01, 2008
Is a clarification order needed for therapy services if we have an eval and treat order?
Florida: Criteria offered for nursing home evacuations
Jun 01, 2008
Leaders from state emergency command centers and long-term care organizations in the Southeast convened last month to release criteria for nursing home evacuations.
How to do it… Wound Care
Jun 01, 2008
Because of an ongoing emphasis on pressure ulcer care and prevention, it is no wonder that nursing directors are looking for ways for their staff to become as sharp as possible when it comes to wound care....
Grieving takes its course
By
Jill Gilbert
Jun 01, 2008
This month we continue our discussion with Joyce Ebmeier of Tabitha Health Care Services.
Community-centered
By
Brett Bakshis
Jun 01, 2008
From ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ to the streets of New Delhi, a New Jersey facility receives a cultural makeover to become a success story
Finding long-term solutions
Jun 01, 2008
There’s a famous scene in The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy is urged to ignore “that man behind the curtain.” At that point, we realize the jig is up. It has become obvious that the “great...
Sun takes can-do spirit to struggling New Orleans
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2008
Cynical journalists can tell you: It’s hard to find pure “feel-good” stories nowadays. Really hard.
Put lawmakers’ feet to fire
Jun 01, 2008
Everybody wants to fix Connecticut’s nursing homes. The problem is, the fix elected officials have in mind is empty rhetoric, and it could do more damage than good.
A war on bugs
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2008
Nursing homes are fighting against the spread of a new era of infections – tough, resilient and prevalent in the community