Marquis’ Phil Fogg is living life in the fast lane
By
Liza Berger
Jan 05, 2020
From the time he was a boy, Phil Fogg, CEO of Marquis Companies, wanted to be like Dad.
Top long-term care stories of 2019
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 22, 2019
The Patient Driven Payment Model was THE story of 2019, but it wasn’t the only big topic captivating readers’ interest. Here are some of the biggest.
Profile: Niles Godes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2016
Of all the adjectives that may come up when talking to Niles Godes — terms such as “wonky” and “poodle owner” — what doesn’t immediately spring to mind is “skilled...
What a professional caregiver should never forget
By
Elaine C. Pereira
Oct 24, 2012
Never forget that every resident has a past, a story worth hearing if they could only tell it.
End of the ‘youdate’
By
Gary Tetz
May 04, 2023
The departments of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security have announced their intention to “start the process to end” the COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Now, before we get too excited,...
Nutrition and dignity, served up on a yellow plate
By
Cynthia Skinner
Oct 25, 2019
The key to weight maintenance goes way beyond menu planning, assistive devices and encouragement. A holistic team approach is a must. There is no bigger problem in nursing homes than trying to maintain...
Starting the day with email: A good plan?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 12, 2018
How we structure our days can often be tied directly back into our productivity.
Picking up the SOM manual
By
Trish Rodriguez
Sep 28, 2018
Admins with great surveys and high ratings use the State Operations Manual like a Bible.
Life or death
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Jun 13, 2018
As healthcare workers, especially as healthcare workers in long-term care, we don’t have jobs that most people can identify with.
Effective rehabilitation influences success of care
By
Jessie Rodriguez
Aug 14, 2017
When it comes to rehabilitation and skilled nursing care, the majority of seniors and their families are looking for an effective and comprehensive process which will get them back home with a decreased...