Features Articles

Clearing the air

December 01, 2011

Indoor air can be 1,000 times more polluted than outdoor air in some facilities. Here's what providers should know about HVAC, water infiltration and renovations.
 

Meeting the IT needs ahead

December 01, 2011

Whether it's electronic medical records, billing software or mobile health, LTC operators must determine which systems are best for employees and business.
 

McKnight's Roundtable: Taking stock of a field at the crossroads

December 01, 2011

A robust panel sizes up challenges and opportunities — and how best to meet them
 

The power of feedback

November 01, 2011

Operators have discovered that keeping residents and their families satisfied can help all facets of managing the business — including the bottom line.
 

Economies of scale

November 01, 2011

From medical supplies to food service and even golf carts, group purchasing organizations are opening doors for providers looking for discounts.
 

Game on for LTC

October 01, 2011

Recreational options are flourishing as new technology, from Wii bowling to movies on demand to social media, lets residents choose the content they want.
 

License to succeed

October 01, 2011

Finding and training compassionate, dedicated drivers is no accident. Planning, screening and rigorous training are essential components
 

Layered lifestyle

October 01, 2011

To accommodate the demands of their disparate resident populations, eldercare operators are increasingly adopting a security approach to meet residents' needs.
 

Uncertain futures

October 01, 2011

Double-whammy of regulatory burdens and reimbursement unknowns gives investors reason for pause when considering whether to spend on skilled nursing
 

Surviving scrutiny

September 01, 2011

Faster-paced regulatory climate requires facilities to adopt 'culture change' in order to meet new corporate compliance initiatives coming in the next few years