IT expands its horizons: From furnaces to food service, a wealth of software services are available to...
By
John Hall
Apr 08, 2018
While some solutions are just beginning to realize their potential, others are evolving beyond the wildest expectations.
Loss of control: Exploring the links between falls and incontinence can improve resident care, safety...
By
John Hall
Mar 08, 2018
Exploring the links between falls and incontinence brings connections that can improve resident care, safety scores and provider risk ratings.
Rehabbing rehab
By
John Hall
Feb 08, 2018
With the RCS-1 model focused on eliminating minutes and putting pressure on operators, providers brace for evolutionary change in therapy payment rules
Generic but not simple
By
John Hall
Oct 06, 2017
Pharmacists view new generics wave with caution, urge close look at regimens
When the house wins
By
John Hall
Aug 09, 2017
Whether to bring laundry options in-house brings weighty considerations to many providers, ranging from financial and staffing needs to quality of outside services
Joint exercise
By
John Hall
Apr 05, 2017
One year into the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement bundled pay program results are mixed, creating heightened anxiety about possible expansion
EHR usage still too slow
By
John Hall
Jan 06, 2017
When it comes to electronic health records use, providers are filling a gradually building bandwagon, but struggling with resources and a lack of interoperability
Feature: Built for success
By
John Hall
Nov 05, 2016
The effectiveness of long-term care operations depends on obtaining capital
for physical features as much as the staff members who work in them
Static on the line
By
John Hall
Sep 05, 2016
Connectivity one of the rural provider IT challenges that also can affect others
Make it a clean sweep
By
John Hall
Aug 06, 2016
Laundry and housekeeping staff are key to survey success; they buff a provider’s record or can be the source of embarrassing, costly survey findings