Company’s first big construction project overcomes challenges and plays on Nashville region’s tastes for music, art and local attractions
Sue under proper law, rulings emphasize
By
Dave Surico
Jan 01, 2014
A federal appeals court recently cited state law in upholding the right of an individual to sue a long-term care provider.
Nursing homes lagging in palliative care, researchers say
By
Dave Surico
Dec 04, 2013
Nursing homes have lagged in the area of palliative care, and need to take a seat at the table, according to researchers in Health Affairs blog.
Boost for expanding Medicaid: Researchers find preventive care rises with broader insurance coverage
By
Dave Surico
Dec 02, 2013
People with health insurance are not more likely to engage in risky behaviors, but instead focus more on preventative care according to new research.
Giving a lift to safety
By
Dave Surico
Sep 01, 2013
Employers must adopt tools and embrace policies that keep caregivers as well as residents safe during the bathing process — or pay the price in injuries.
Spiritual spaces
By
Dave Surico
Jul 01, 2013
Designers of worship, meditative and hospice spaces must meet the varied needs
of different religious backgrounds while creating a neutral area of reflection.
Clarifying designs
By
Dave Surico
May 01, 2013
The housing and care of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients has been on a roll. The recent progression of designs and elements has led to improvements for residents and the staff who care for...
The invisible battle
By
Dave Surico
Mar 01, 2013
Providers must keep caregiving environments impeccably clean — removing bugs and germs (both seen and unseen) and other threatening elements