How to reduce patient risk if your EMR system fails
By
Bruce Baron
Aug 28, 2013
Many senior care providers are implementing Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems in their efforts to improve care and reduce costs. This is increasingly a necessity, as EMRs can help prevent harmful...
How eldercare providers can save lives this summer
By
Bruce Baron
Jul 25, 2013
Summer is a wonderful time of year. Kids are at camp and beaches; lakes and pools are top of mind for many of us. For most everyone, summer is something to look forward to – for everyone that is,...
How Wingate Healthcare resolved every eldercare provider’s worst nightmare
By
Bruce Baron
Jun 21, 2013
Staff call outs are a nursing staff’s worst nightmare and are a prime reason that employee turnover for staff schedulers remains at a high level. Staff call outs often happen at the last minute and...
Managing high rates of hospital readmissions
By
Bruce Baron
May 24, 2013
According to a recent study by NEHI – a national health policy institute, entitled Improving Medication Adherence and Reducing Hospital Readmissions almost 20% of hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries...
The community role in cognitive ability
By
Bruce Baron
Mar 29, 2013
Even though they are not clinicians, activity directors can play a key role in increasing the health of seniors.
Three hidden reasons why your OT costs are too high
By
Bruce Baron
Feb 25, 2013
Many times it seems that revenues and expenses are going in opposite directions. That’s why it’s important to look for process improvement opportunities to improve the profitability of your...
Could Continuing Care at Home programs save your community?
Jan 25, 2013
Skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living communities are under intense pressure to improve their bottom line in a difficult reimbursement and economic climate. Many communities teeter between...
How can SNF’s and SLC’s combat their “fiscal cliff”?
Dec 26, 2012
This month, “fiscal cliff” has become as much a part of the American lexicon as Happy Hanukah and Merry Christmas. For most Americans, the fiscal cliff – a mandatory 3% contraction of...
How to get prepared for the next Sandy
By
Bruce Baron
Nov 26, 2012
A big part of a disaster management plan is asking how your facility will communicate with families, residents and staff.
How to increase staff time
By
Bruce Baron
Oct 30, 2012
Automated reminders can be especially helpful during emergencies, such as Hurricane Sandy.