Providers must realize that offering an activities menu of bingo, birthdays and Bible is an archaic practice, and clearly out of step with the modern resident
‘Do the right thing’
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2012
Experts say compliance programs need to start with a solid dose of conscience, followed by commitment, resources, diligence, communications and training
Making a big splash
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2012
Proper planning, including staff deployment and material placement, boosts bath-time efficiencies, enabling staff members to get more done in a safe way.
Delivering more than the mail
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2012
When Steve Score, 57, retired, he quickly learned “A man can only watch so much ‘Oprah.'” Thus, he began working as a volunteer mailman at Ecumen Emmanuel Community, a skilled nursing...
True neighborhood model
By
Mary Gustafson
Sep 01, 2012
A new Touchstone community in Texas offers state-of-the-art care that focuses on dignity, choice to bring residents together
A success at new starts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2012
What most people know about Francis Kirley pertains to his success: how he is the American Health Care Association PAC chairman, and how he created one of the top 25 nursing home chains in the United States,...