‘Ghost Boy’: A terrifying story to inspire LTC caregivers
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 20, 2015
Anyone who doubts the enormous power wielded by frontline caregivers should listen to the premiere episode of “Invisibilia,” a new radio show and podcast.
CMS-funded program to reduce hospitalizations shows promise after year one, researchers say
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 09, 2015
A federally funded project to reduce avoidable hospitalizations of nursing home residents got off to a strong start in its first year, according to recently published findings.
Kindred to add 500 jobs in KY
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 01, 2015
Kindred Healthcare will expand its headquarters and add about 500 jobs, the company announced in December.
A Day in the Life: Blankets for the brotherhood
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 01, 2015
A World War II soldier’s wool coat had hung in a closet since 1948 — until the man’s wife brought it to A.E. Casey Hermanson. She knew that Hermanson could give the coat a second life by...
An end to our bed bug nightmares?
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 06, 2015
Of all the scourges that hit nursing homes, there is one that always causes me to shudder. It’s not pressure ulcers or norovirus, C. diff or MRSA. It’s something less dangerous, but that I...
Prosecutor drops terrorism charges against nursing home worker who allegedly threatened beheading
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 18, 2014
Prosecutors in Oklahoma have dropped terrorism-related charges against a former nursing home worker accused of threatening to behead a colleague, news sources reported Wednesday.
Will residents ‘stick it to the man’ with their choice of provider?
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 11, 2014
In the dawning age of mega-providers, smaller long-term care chains and independent owners might be inspired by the story of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
Government is lax in issuing serious citations for antipsychotic overuse, NPR claims
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 10, 2014
Only 2% of nursing home deficiencies for inappropriate medication lead to a fine or harsher penalty, suggesting that the government is not doing enough to reduce antipsychotic drugs, NPR reporters argued...
Day in the Life: After 97 years, she’s a U.S. citizen
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2014
It’s reasonable to expect that the pace of life slows down after moving into a skilled nursing facility. But 97-year-old Chengyi Pan has been busy since her arrival at Sauer Health Care in September.
McKnight’s panel: A brighter future for SNFs
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2014
Long-term care providers can harness healthcare reform to become more profitable and competitive than ever, but success is not guaranteed. Proactive organizations with advanced technology tools already...