Growing up in a quintessential New England town with extended family all around, Barbara Gay always appreciated the rich relationships she had with older adults.
Antipsychotic reduction goal attainable, medical expert says
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 29, 2012
Providers still have two months left to achieve a reduction of 15% in off-label use of antipsychotics, a goal that is achievable, a top medical expert says.
Antipsychotic goals missed, officials say
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2013
Skilled nursing facilities are expected to have missed their overall goal of reducing off-label use of antipsychotics by 15% for 2012, but they should continue to push for reductions, provider leaders...
Profile: Susan Hildebrandt
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2017
When Susan Hildebrandt discusses the challenges facing many working parents in the long-term care workforce, empathy comes up a lot.
Nursing homes expected to miss 15% antipsychotic reduction goal, but officials focus on progress
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 20, 2013
Skilled nursing facilities are making progress in reducing the off-label use of antipsychotics but are expected to fall far short of an overall 15% reduction goal.
On the job for 6 decades
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 02, 2013
Over the past 63 years, 11 presidents have come and gone, wars have been won and lost, and the long-term care industry has experienced a roller-coaster of changes. But one thing has remained consistent:...
Profile: Ruth Katz, Prone to Make It Happen
By
John Hall
Apr 08, 2018
Ruth Katz, SVP Public Policy LeadingAge
Profile: Bahaa Barsoum, RN
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 08, 2018
A leader at the front line
CAST announces updated EHR whitepaper; online tool to follow
Jun 18, 2013
LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) announced the upcoming release of a whitepaper and selection matrix on selecting an electronic health record (EHR). The updated whitepaper...
Technology will play a larger role in preventing rehospitalizations, expert says
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 31, 2012
Providers, especially nonprofits, are willing to invest more than ever before in technology, a leading technical expert said at the LeadingAge convention.