Where long-term care’s money is spent when it’s for ‘technology’
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 13, 2014
Healthcare providers are considered relatively slow technology adopters, and long-term care operators as a sub-group are believed to be among the slowest. Whether or not that’s true, at least you...
How to become a champion of technology
By
Lola Rain
Aug 13, 2014
Organizations that focus on innovation shared insight on how to evaluate, implement and measure the success of technology. And to help you in your efforts, they highlighted areas to be cautious.
How nursing homes can put themselves out of business: skimp on tech
By
John O'Connor
Nov 20, 2017
When you read between the lines, the troubling message in a new study is this: Skilled care operators had better stop being tech cheapskates — before it’s too late.
On Oct. 20, Tech stars will shine
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 11, 2021
The Oct. 20 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards and Summit will celebrate outstanding innovation by skilled nursing, senior living and home care operators — and provide insights on how to...
Innovation lab: Evaluating a pilot project in long-term care
By
Lola Rain
Jul 09, 2014
It is important to note that innovation and technology are not interdependent. Innovation can happen without technology; however, technology is a tool that can help improve processes and outcomes.
Integrating mind, body and spirit
By
Michael McCann, MS
Apr 14, 2014
As technologies continue to develop, our residents’ needs also change. The need for a computer lab is waning as our residents are starting to be more tech-savvy. Life enrichment teams in long-term...
How to set SNFs up for interoperability success
By
Amy Ostrem
Jun 13, 2023
Skilled nursing facilities, already marginalized in the care setting and lagging behind in technological advancement, are facing an especially severe impact from the worker shortage.
Pssssst! Have we got a deal for you!
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 10, 2011
We might have just been subjected to the biggest dose of chutzpah seen in a long, long while. It smacked of the old image of the leering used-car salesman (sorry, used car sales people) rubbing his thumb...
Lord of the Rings
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 04, 2021
After mocking wearers of Apple watches not so long ago, citing an annoying interaction that took place in a nursing home lobby, I finally got one myself. I realize this makes me a hypocrite, and I’m...
Overcoming the barriers to technology in long-term care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 27, 2014
It’s no secret that long-term care has been behind the curve when it comes to technology adoption. We keep telling people to invest, and providers respond that there is no money. But it’s a...