Decrease infection transmission risk to increase engagement
May 04, 2018
Long-term care facility employees have a responsibility to ensure an optimal healthcare environment to enable resident recovery, respite or relief, and environmental cleanliness is crucial to confer a...
Why your resident engagement metrics aren’t working
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Jan 22, 2018
A community cannot simply use a non-drug intervention and anticipate immediate results and a person-centered status.
Invest in quality jobs to improve care
By
Susan Misiorski
Jan 28, 2016
PHI has identified nine that we believe are essential to making direct-care work in nursing homes and home care settings viable career opportunities. These nine elements center on three basic themes: Compensation,...
RHM helps assisted living staff and residents
By
Jason Goldberg
Aug 25, 2014
One of the most vital and staff intensive aspects of resident care is, of course, monitoring of individuals’ overall health and wellness as part of resident operations and programing. Technology...
Planning for drug shortages in LTC
By
Troy Hilsenroth
Jan 27, 2014
Regional, national and local drug shortages are constantly changing. One month there may be a severe shortage of one item, while the next month healthcare providers have access to a steady supply. This...
Comfort pays big dividends in attracting talent, too
By
Greg Snoddy
Jun 04, 2018
To improve communication with millennial workers, organizations have to do a better job of understanding their motivation.
2018 will bring significant financial and regulatory changes
Dec 26, 2017
There is no crystal ball to show what challenges and changes 2018 will bring to the post-care and senior care industry.
How to talk with your hospital about LOS
By
Shawn Scott
Sep 26, 2016
It’s no secret: With the now greater prevalence of bundled payments, hospitals are looking to PAC providers to help lower costs by shortening a patient’s length of stay (LOS).
Advice for nursing homes seeking five stars
By
Bardia Anvar
May 23, 2016
Serious concerns about the quality of care in nursing homes had been expressed for decades.
Aligning patient expectations to improve transition outcomes
By
Neil Gulsvig
Nov 26, 2014
It is critical for short-stay providers to take a close look at what can be done to ensure successful management of patient transitions, from admission to discharge and beyond. To minimize post-transition...