Omnibus Medicaid bill kicks in, gives state’s providers multi-pronged satisfaction
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 17, 2024
Illinois puts its own spin on hammering out healthcare financing provisions each year and Monday signaled the start of another good outcome for long-term care operators, a top provider exec said.
Trump shooter worked at nursing home
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 14, 2024
The 20-year-old identified as the shooter who nearly killed former President Donald Trump Saturday evening was a dietary aide at a Pittsburgh-area nursing and rehab facility, authorities said Sunday.
Passing of ‘superwoman’ Sherrie Dornberger, top NADONA exec for the last 20 years, leaves massive...
By
James M. Berklan
May 19, 2024
Sherrie Dornberger, the caregiving powerhouse who bounced back from her own life-threatening medical issues to assume one of long-term care’s top nurse leadership posts, died Wednesday after a two-week...
Skilled nursing’s best-read columns and blogs of 2023
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 20, 2023
The rich mix of insights offered at mcknights.com is always a highlight of the year, and 2023 was certainly no exception.
Power to the people? That could mean trouble
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2013
There are plenty of legal concerns that keep nursing home administrators awake at night. Many times, the demons can be kept under the bed or locked in the closet. But not always.
Editor’s Desk | Nursing homes and the welcoming of reforms
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2022
With Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and President Biden’s new push for nursing home reforms, we’ve been reminded that history-defining moments do not always qualify as “great.”
Expo preview: pain and gains
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2015
Pressure ulcer prevention practices are evolving, but providers aren’t always keeping up, according to Janice Beitz, Ph.D., a Rutgers University nursing professor and renowned wound-care expert.
New COVID staffing study points to improved paradigm for SNFs against outbreaks
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 15, 2021
More is not always better, especially when talking about the number of employees in a nursing home trying to battle infectious outbreaks such as COVID-19, or even less dangerous annual influenza strains.
Welcome to the latest block-grant brouhaha
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2020
It seems nothing comes easy in long-term care. Regulatory change is a constant threat, more restrictive legislation is always in the works, and finding qualified workers is invariably a challenge. And...
A few words about this guy called Larry Minnix
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 02, 2015
With the pending retirement of Larry Minnix as president and CEO of LeadingAge, I don’t know whether to praise him or be fearful. I’ve always told him that he’s such a good writer, he...