No rest for weary providers in the battle to beat germs in long-term care settings
Feed the patient and starve the wound
By
John Hall
Nov 06, 2017
There’s new thinking around the role that good nutrition plays in healing ulcers
Cutting into costs
By
John Hall
Jan 04, 2016
A look inside the mind of lenders in the wake of a skilled nursing cost comparison report reveals reasons for optimism — and concern
Connecting at all hours
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
Software firms and providers are devising novel solutions to engage seniors, families and staff who are embracing technology to stay in better communication
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
Lifting the veil
By
John Hall
Apr 04, 2016
Rehab offers promise to many deemed ‘lost’ in the fog, and providers are making strides in better delivering the therapy dementia patients need
Static on the line
By
John Hall
Sep 05, 2016
Connectivity one of the rural provider IT challenges that also can affect others
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
As volume of data collected rises, operators must determine who’s the boss of precious information
By
John Hall
Apr 04, 2019
Nursing home managers deftly deal with issues about life and death and all that comes between, but ask how data has affected them and some are likely to say “overwhelmed.”
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