It seems there has always been some kind of fiscal cat-and-mouse game playing out between nursing homes and those who pay the bills.
Regulations that misfire
By
Kristy Wikum
Aug 28, 2015
A survey for our adult day care center opened my eyes to how regulations do not always support triple aim, especially related to staffing.
Old wine, new bottles: Increased scrutiny for antipsychotic drug use
By
Alan C. Horowitz, Esq., RN
Feb 22, 2013
The landmark legislation known as “OBRA ’87” (the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987) significantly limited the inappropriate use of antipsychotic drug use in long-term care facilities....
60 Seconds with… Alan Rosenbloom, president, Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care
Jan 13, 2006
Q: Clearly problems existed between the Alliance and AHCA. How does that stand?
A: My view is one of cautious optimism. The relationship between the Alliance and AHCA is strengthening rather than weakening....
A tip for a good speech: Practice with a pooch
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 19, 2017
As much as I enjoy presenting or speaking in front of groups of people, it’s also true that a moment before I begin, I always experience a moment of sheer panic.
Ask the Care Expert about … preparing for time off
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Sep 05, 2016
I love going to conferences and I learn a lot, but it seems like they always put me in a hole at work, both before and after. What can I do?
Six tips for a great gardening program
By
Dave Singleton
Jun 28, 2013
A gardening program (or horticulture therapy) gives seniors an opportunity to beautify the environment around them and engage in a beloved hobby — or take up a hobby they’ve always wanted to try.
Long-term care community cheers passage of Medicaid extension legislation
Aug 06, 2010
Long-term care leaders on Thursday praised the Senate for approving an extension of enhanced Medicaid assistance to cash-strapped states.
Cutting Medicare to nursing homes is poor healthcare policy
By
Alan G. Rosenbloom
Sep 15, 2009
Congress is considering healthcare reform legislation that proposes deep cuts to Medicare spending for nursing home care. Such a bill would not be the way to achieve meaningful reform.
Something for us to chew on
By
Brenda Richardson
Sep 07, 2018
Over my years of working in long-term care, there has always been a challenge providing food and beverages to residents who have chewing and swallowing problems.