How about senior living, care and programs for MEN?
By
Michelle Seitzer
Mar 12, 2012
There is something to be said for creating a senior living environment that is inviting both to female AND male residents, as well as female AND male visitors.
When crisis hits
By
Shane Swisher
Feb 27, 2012
Unfortunate events can occur anywhere, at any time, including in long-term care. How a company handles the situation is what determines whether it’s perceived as a success or failure.
Information technology interoperability: How to get it right in LTPAC
By
Robert C. Davis
Oct 14, 2011
To enhance facility communications with other providers and vendors while improving patient care, one of the most important information technology considerations must be interoperability. There are varying...
Attitudes about food create opportunities for healthcare operators and manufacturers
By
John Bassounas
Mar 16, 2011
The first question, be it in discussion of a retirement community, healthcare facility, or similar location is, “How’s the food?” For the food service operator, that’s the million-dollar...
The Catch-22 of controlled drug regulations
By
John Kelsey
Sep 21, 2010
Federal and state policies hinder the disposal of unused controlled drugs.
A futuristic depiction of long-term care
By
John A. Kunz
Jun 14, 2010
What will long-term care look like in the future? A fictional story offers one possibility.
How technology has changed our delivery of care
By
Sheri Peifer
Apr 13, 2010
Eskaton, a senior living company, has been integrating technology into its services over the last five years. Resident care has noticeably improved as a result.
CLASS caveats
By
Steve Moses
Apr 06, 2010
The CLASS Act is being touted as a progressive long-term care insurance solution. I have news for you: It’s not.
Demystify risk management in nursing homes
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By Paola DiNatale MSN, RN, NHA, RAC-CT, and Brad Granger, MBA, NHA
Mar 02, 2010
What if every staff member was asked to define risk management? It’s likely that no two responses would match. It’s even possible that some responses would be incorrect.
Let’s build better boards of directors
By
Anthony Cirillo
Feb 02, 2010
Change starts at the top. That is why a forward-thinking long-term care organization must have the right people on its board of directors.