From accelerating the introduction of important new medicines and improving ordering and inventory processes, to helping older adults better manage multiple prescriptions, artificial intelligence’s reach...
Labor board handcuffs unions’ lobbying
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 04, 2019
Healthcare unions have been dealt a defeat with the National Labor Relations Board ruling that nonmembers cannot be forced to pay for labor groups’ lobbying fees.
Pay fixes are coming — without as much pain?
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 02, 2021
Could it be that federal regulators and the caregivers they oversee are becoming more civil to one another?
60 Seconds with … Sally Kaplan
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 04, 2019
A brief conversation with the program director of “What Matters: Caring Conversations About End of Life.”
No wonder he left Congress
By
John O'Connor
Dec 05, 2023
If it seems like it’s silly season again in Washington, maybe that’s because it is. Congress can take a bow.
Dissatisfaction driving nurses from field
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 01, 2022
Fully two-thirds of nurses were considering leaving the profession in late 2021, according to a recent national survey.
Ask The Legal Expert, Attorney John Durso
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
A recent resident admission has become a “bully.” This is confirmed by residents and staff. How can we legally stop her bullying behavior? You can take legal steps to protect all your residents,...
It takes a Village
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2021
Smith Village in Chicago listened to its residents and jumped fully into the movement of increasing private rooms in skilled nursing and rehab spaces.
CDC changes COVID rules for some workers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in late December cut from 10 to seven the number of quarantine days for some fully vaccinated and boosted healthcare workers.
Wound app cuts ulcers — and citations
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 12, 2024
Digital wound care technology led to a 13.1% reduction in pressure injuries a year after 128 facilities in a large skilled nursing chain began using a new platform, according to a large study published...