Providers are establishing therapy rooted in person-centered care, including activities that help cognitive functioning, balance, memory and awareness
Talking up speech language pathology
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2012
Despite low profiles, speech professionals have assumed expanded roles and are making increasingly critical contributions to rehab regimens.
Rehab: The new math of LTC
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2011
Rehab patients are arriving in sicker condition than before, and post-acute providers are carefully calculating whether to pursue them as residents
Following the money: Complying with the False Claims Act is more important than ever for long-term care
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2009
The federal government is ramping up prosecutions of funding fraud under the False Claims Act. More than ever, nursing homes need to show compliance
New short-cycle law: Is it worth the pain?
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2011
Long-term care pharmacists will have to adjust to shorter dispensation cycles
Proper protection
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2013
Long-term care operators need to ensure that their lifeblood — data —is adequately guarded in the case of natural disaster, power outage or cyber attack
Feature: Prescribing Unity
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2014
Assembling a well-coordinated medication management team requires solid communication, collaboration and convergence of clinical professionals
Get on the bus
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2008
Whether it’s a doctor visit or a country drive, vehicles are key. But performing due diligence is a must before hitting the road
Germs put on notice
By
John Andrews
Dec 02, 2012
As the threat of infectious diseases continues to permeate the long-term care environment, facilities need to use the best tools and resources at their disposal.
Big data headaches
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2014
A tsunami of information has skilled nursing facilities searching for ways to shore up against the deluge that could wash over the long-term care industry