Avoiding traps at survey time is the topic of our July 16 Super Tuesday webcast
Jul 03, 2013
Even at the nation’s best nursing facilities, residents are susceptible to four universal challenges: falls, incontinence, pressure ulcers and unintended weight loss. This McKnight’s one-hour...
CQAPI: A modern process born from a pandemic
By
Amy S. Chidester
Aug 23, 2022
After orchestrating thousands of QAPI meetings over 20-plus years in long-term care, I want to share how you can rework an old process into a much more effective, modern technique called “Comprehensive...
Covering his behind
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 05, 2008
I don’t know if George Smitherman has higher aspirations than his current political office, but if he does, he can be sure that one, small scatological comment will stain him the rest of the days. Just...
Incontinence management: A crisis in plain sight
By
Amy S. Chidester
Aug 09, 2023
I find often when trying to help providers improve their quality and operational performance metrics, most of the time they are overlooking or ignoring a major foundational concept. Two-thirds of the...
What to remember about LTC furniture
By
Mark J. Bollman
Aug 27, 2014
Healthcare administrators often consider furniture a sunken cost as they believe it needs to be repeatedly replaced in order to preserve quality and durability, as well as meet health standards.
What to consider when purchasing pressure ulcer products
By
Dr. James G. Spahn
Jul 20, 2010
To prevent and treat pressure ulcers, select products that will produce positive clinical outcomes and provide cost-effective solutions for the long-term care facility.
How ‘taking a pause’ may actually improve the staffing shortage crisis
By
Deanna Vigliotta
Jun 17, 2021
“We’re hiring.” “If you know of any certified nursing assistants, we are hiring.” “We too are desperately seeking caregivers.” “We are actually all set with caregivers.” “Huh? What?” ...
CQAPI brings ‘significant and meaningful’ change
By
Amy S. Chidester
Nov 29, 2022
During my time developing and researching CQAPI (Comprehensive Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) techniques for operators, I have become enamored with the history and the process of incontinence...