Writer’s remorse: Maybe I should not have said that
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2008
Nowadays there are all too many writers making the story about themselves. This is a violation of a traditional journalism tenet that I like to adhere to. But this time I can’t help it.
Doing America’s business?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2008
As this issue goes to press, Roger Clemens and his former trainer are taking turns on Capitol Hill calling each other a liar. My guess is that they are both right, but that’s beside the point.
Ask the payment expert
By
Patricia Boyer
Mar 01, 2008
We want to prepare our staff for the MDS 3.0. What tools can we use?
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 01, 2008
As a DON, I oversee more than just the nursing department. I am responsible for most areas of the interdisciplinary team. Any ideas on how to manage this team efficiently?
Ask the treatment expert
By
Donna Sardina
Mar 01, 2008
We recently admitted a patient who has an open wound on his left foot (bunion area) that is painful, red inflamed and has white hard crystals in the exudate. What is causing this?
Ask the care expert
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Mar 01, 2008
What are your thoughts on this Advancing Excellence movement?
60 Seconds with…
Mar 01, 2008
Lynn Unruh PhD, RN, Assoc. Professor, University of Central Florida
Kohl-Grassley bill aims for larger fines, transparency
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2008
Nursing home operators could face fines up to $100,000 – 10 times the current maximum – and would have to provide more ownership, expenditure and staffing information under a new bill introduced...
CMS offering full list of troubled facilities
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2008
All nursing homes on a federal watch list for poor performing facilities now will be publicized on a government Web site, Bush administration officials have decided.