Editor’s Desk | The staffing solution? Listen, learn, change
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2022
With more than 40 years in healthcare as a provider, and more significantly as a strategic market analyst, consultant Irving Stackpole knows a thing or 300 about your business and the struggles you face.
Having My Say | When it feels like content is king, bring in the ‘X’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2022
Given the chance to question a Washington correspondent for a major broadcast news organization recently, long-term care leaders didn’t drill down on budget reconciliations, Medicare coverage or healthcare...
Wound care experts deepen training resolve post-COVID
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2022
Fewer staff with less experience means a renewed focus on skin care basics as wound care specialists make their way back into facilities
Outsourcing movement grows in skilled nursing laundries
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2022
Costs, lack of staff, infection control and other types of regulatory pressures are contributing to the decline of on-premise operations
How to do it … Staying ever vigilant in a world of threats
By
John Hall
Jul 01, 2022
As eruptions of violence and disasters — natural and manmade — seem to arise more often, long-term care providers have their hands more full than ever.
Nurse surprised by international honor
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 01, 2022
A New York nursing home worker was honored for her “extraordinary care” with an international award that recognizes outstanding work in the healthcare profession.
Luz Liebeskind has LTC’s number
Jul 01, 2022
Growing up in the lush tropical paradise of the Dominican Republic, Luz Liebeskind recalls an idyllic childhood buoyed by open-minded parents who prioritized school and hard work.
The Big Picture | Long-term care, except for the long-term care part
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2022
“So how should we replace our skilled care beds?”
Editor’s Desk | How providers survived the staff vaccine mandate
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2022
I recently asked operators to tell me about true employee losses they suffered from the mass employee exits that industry leaders predicted would occur when staff mandate deadlines kicked in.
Having My Say | We must find a way to stress better behavioral care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2022
Given all the attention the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has streamed on skilled nursing lately, the agency will surely expect more from providers on the behavioral front, too.