After economic storm, new long-term care business strategies
By
Jeffrey Girardi, Dan Hermann and other contributors
Oct 26, 2010
Long-term care organizations are looking differently at their operations as a result of the economic crisis of 2008 and 2009.
Helping your LTC community cope in the wake of Hurricane Sandy
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Nov 07, 2012
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, long-term care facilities may be wondering how to help their own residents, families, and staff members or those directly affected by this devastating storm.
6 communications lessons learned from the SNF response to COVID-19
By
David A. Ball
Sep 04, 2020
Here are six lessons learned about communicating better to help facilities that now find themselves at the center of the COVID-19 storm.
Credibility: The fundamental foundation of leadership
Mar 30, 2015
Think of credibility as having benefits similar to that of a house’s foundation during a huge storm. If the foundation is sound, then it will hold up against raging waters.
Operators are not ‘blasé’ about negative stories
By
Michael Wylie
Aug 08, 2018
Rather than putting the burden on skilled nursing providers, I challenge the news media, along with other institutions, to be fair and accurate, and report the good news, too.
Using technology to fuel innovative service to older adults
By
Denise Rabidoux
Jan 20, 2012
We are at a critical point in long-term care. The perfect storm is upon us: baby boomers hitting 65, the decline of the U.S. economy and housing market, increasing healthcare costs that demand we rethink...
After natural disasters: coping with resident and staff emotions
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Aug 29, 2011
The Northeast just experienced an earthquake and a hurricane all in one week. The storm may have subsided, but it’s likely residents and staff will still be facing a whirlwind of emotions. And it’s...
Managing an unexpected emergency or natural disaster
By
Linda Arters
Nov 14, 2016
“Information is King” when an unexpected emergency or natural disaster strikes. Not just for those tasked with responding to and managing the crisis but for everyone impacted.
Hurricane season: Are you prepared?
By
Robin A. Bleier, RN, LHRM, CLC
Jun 12, 2015
June is a glorious month. School is out for the summer, and the watermelons are sweet on the vine. Add the smell of freshly cut grass and you know summer is here. However, along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts...
A lesson in disaster preparedness for LTC facilities
By
LeRoy Boan
Sep 15, 2017
As healthcare entities throughout Texas and Florida work tirelessly to put back the pieces following hurricanes Harvey and Irma, reflection is likely top of mind.