Communication

Influenza outbreaks hit long-term care

Influenza outbreaks hit long-term care

In the post-acute care industry, providers are reporting record number of outbreaks in skilled nursing and assisted living communities nationwide. Prevention, preparation and outbreak response are necessary steps for providers in light of continued increase of this virus.

Making changes in communication

Making changes in communication

When you look the possible issues that result in the transition from acute care to long-term care, lack of communication is a major issue.

Communication vital to rehospitalization reduction, top provider says

Communication vital to rehospitalization reduction, top provider says By

With the new penalties for rehospitalizations underway, LeadingAge Chairwoman Audrey Weiner said that providers are working hard to improve the process that moves patients from hospitals to aftercare.

How to make employee communication meaningful

How to make employee communication meaningful

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A failure to communicate

A failure to communicate By

Basic communication is often overlooked for nursing home managers. Promoting leadership among team members and empowering staff is effective in building teamwork.

Paying so docs communicate better

Paying so docs communicate better By

So I was reading this article in a publication related to improving patient-centered care. It stressed that essential to delivering that type of care would be physician/patient-centered communication skills.

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