Hanging by a thread, providers must stitch up those Medicaid deals
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 02, 2022
The question in Texas and plenty of other states now becomes: Will there be enough momentum for long enough to push more Medicaid rates upward?
4 types of LTC resident preferences ID’ed, making the case for more tailored care: study
By
Josh Henreckson
Feb 13, 2024
A new study has identified four distinct preference groups among long-term care residents, shedding new light on the importance of comprehensive, person-centered care.
Are you finding PDPM dysphagia coding hard to swallow?
By
Renee Kinder
Oct 24, 2019
The new payment system has resulted in some creative MDS-related questions regarding the PDPM areas associated with swallow and diet.
What it’s like to be a nurse whistleblower
By
Pam McNally, RN
Jun 13, 2016
Document, document and document.
The urgent need for better grief support for SNF management
By
Frances M. Hawes, Ph.D.
Jul 31, 2023
Grief and loss are a natural part of life, and they are particularly prevalent in nursing homes where residents often have advanced age and multiple health conditions. Data from my recent research...
Vision Centre accelerates LTC leadership, begins promoting resources
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 07, 2022
The group that has charged itself with creating a more complete vision for long-term care leadership development is enacting a more complete vision for itself this month and next.
Decline in therapy, higher pay rates could justify recalibration of PDPM
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 07, 2021
The Patient Driven Payment Model has become a bright spot during the COVID-19 pandemic for many providers two years after its implementation — but providers shouldn’t expect that shining light to last...
Antipsychotics exert a powerful and often irreversible change in healthy brain chemistry
By
Anthony Chicotel
Jul 30, 2012
A McKnight’s editor’s blog post showed a breathtaking lack of insight into the problem of antipsychotics in long-term care and the superiority of simple non-pharmacologic comfort-focused care.
Holiday decorations: Keeping facilities safe
By
Michael Chotiner
Dec 23, 2015
Unsafe lights and extension cords present risks for fire, tripping and electrocution.
Gov. supports striking nursing home workers
Sep 01, 2012
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy (D) joined 700 striking nursing home workers after a National Labor Relations Board ruling found their employer violated labor laws.