Bruce Baron

The community role in cognitive ability

The community role in cognitive ability By

Even though they are not clinicians, activity directors can play a key role in increasing the health of seniors.

Three hidden reasons why your OT costs are too high

Three hidden reasons why your OT costs are too high By

Many times it seems that revenues and expenses are going in opposite directions. That's why it's important to look for process improvement opportunities to improve the profitability of your community.

Could Continuing Care at Home programs save your community?

Could Continuing Care at Home programs save your community?

Skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living communities are under intense pressure to improve their bottom line in a difficult reimbursement and economic climate. Many communities teeter between profitability and unprofitability. The key driver of success for all elder care communities is occupancy.

How can SNF's and SLC's combat their "fiscal cliff"?

How can SNF's and SLC's combat their "fiscal cliff"?

This month, "fiscal cliff" has become as much a part of the American lexicon as Happy Hanukah and Merry Christmas. For most Americans, the fiscal cliff - a mandatory 3% contraction of the federal government, is thought of as unimaginable. For Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) that have witnessed an 11% reduction in reimbursements in 2012, they have already endured a fiscal cliff and it is clear the future will not get any easier.

How to get prepared for the next Sandy

How to get prepared for the next Sandy By

A big part of a disaster management plan is asking how your facility will communicate with families, residents and staff.

How to increase staff time

How to increase staff time

Automated reminders can be especially helpful during emergencies, such as Hurricane Sandy.

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