Rather than simply recreating what we already do today with notes, simple databases and spreadsheets, new technologies allow for totally new workflows, efficiencies, integration, reporting and analysis....
The PBJ quality quest
By
Don Feige
Jul 27, 2018
Not only is PBJ here to stay, the quest for staffing quality is ongoing – and no longer just an annual event during survey.
A quest for quality and the pursuit of data
By
Susan Chenail
Nov 09, 2018
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has created a momentum in quality for post-acute care providers. Nursing facilities in the PAC realm know the importance of providing quality care. Quality...
Four strategies for the busy lifestyle director
By
Amy Johnson
Jul 11, 2016
Lifestyle directors work tirelessly to ensure activities are booked and run smoothly, residents are active and engaged, family member requests and concerns are addressed, and juggling a variety of administrative...
Feds moving on records access enforcement
By
David Barmak, J.D.
Feb 08, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights continues to carefully move forward to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s Right...
Get smart about brain health
By
Catherine O’Brien, Ph.D
Mar 02, 2015
Activity directors and lifestyle coordinators across the country are trying to find the best solutions for residents who request “brain games” out of a desire to improve their memory and sharpen...
Virtual assistants poised to alleviate staff shortages
By
Patty Riskind
Nov 03, 2022
Growing numbers of elderly and severely ill patients. The escalating impact of nursing shortages and staff burnout. Never-ending pressures to cut costs, improve workflow efficiency and optimize revenue....
Marketing Matters: Omnichannel marketing
By
Pam Selker Rak
Aug 29, 2016
A look at omnichannel marketing
Marketing Matters: Making deadlines
By
Pam Selker Rak
Dec 19, 2016
There’s no doubt that there’s a lot of pressure in healthcare. But in healthcare marketing, the pressure is the ability to meet deadlines; and if you can’t meet them, you’re wasting...
Marketing Matters: Understanding budget season
By
Pam Selker Rak
Oct 14, 2016
Okay marketers, how many times have you felt your budget wasn’t getting its fair share of the pie?