Managing high rates of hospital readmissions

Managing high rates of hospital readmissions

By May 24, 2013
It takes two: Integrating hospitals and post-acute care

It takes two: Integrating hospitals and post-acute care

By Troy Hilsenroth May 22, 2013
Simulation: A way to achieve proficiency in EMR adoption

Simulation: A way to achieve proficiency in EMR adoption

By Heather Haugen, Ph.D. May 20, 2013
Superbugs in long-term care

Superbugs in long-term care

By May 17, 2013
Recognizing nurses that go above and beyond

Recognizing nurses that go above and beyond

By Patty Taylor, RN May 15, 2013
Partnering with your state association for success

Partnering with your state association for success

By May 13, 2013
The perfect programming matrix

The perfect programming matrix

By May 08, 2013
NPWT yields positive results for patients

NPWT yields positive results for patients

By Randall R. Carson May 06, 2013
Breaking down the binaries

Breaking down the binaries

By May 03, 2013
Preventing HAIs in long-term care

Preventing HAIs in long-term care

By Tina Beskie May 01, 2013
Proposed repeal could change live-in care

Proposed repeal could change live-in care

By Peter Ross April 29, 2013
Be ready for flies this spring

Be ready for flies this spring

By April 25, 2013
Improve resident health by reducing employee stress

Improve resident health by reducing employee stress

By April 24, 2013
Tapping the power of therapeutic music in long-term care

Tapping the power of therapeutic music in long-term care

By Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. April 22, 2013
Managing change

Managing change

April 18, 2013
Pharmacy partnerships help reduce readmissions

Pharmacy partnerships help reduce readmissions

By Tom Rhoads April 16, 2013
Essential vitamins and minerals for seniors' oral health

Essential vitamins and minerals for seniors' oral health

By Rory Mycek April 12, 2013
Keeping seniors independent and safe

Keeping seniors independent and safe

By Leila Nouri April 10, 2013
After a successful pilot, then what?

After a successful pilot, then what?

By Sheri Peifer April 08, 2013
Bloomberg ban on plastic-foam containers would cost healthcare industry millions

Bloomberg ban on plastic-foam containers would cost healthcare industry millions

By Michael Greenfield April 05, 2013
Finding solutions in PICC-related thrombosis

Finding solutions in PICC-related thrombosis

April 01, 2013
The community role in cognitive ability

The community role in cognitive ability

By March 29, 2013
Removing the blinders: Lessons from abroad

Removing the blinders: Lessons from abroad

By March 27, 2013
Accepting Medicaid residents can be a winning strategy for assisted living

Accepting Medicaid residents can be a winning strategy for assisted living

By Kevin Tholke March 25, 2013
A vendor's point of view

A vendor's point of view

By Michael Defrancesco March 21, 2013
Attract more customers by automating your sales and marketing

Attract more customers by automating your sales and marketing

By John McGee March 19, 2013
Managing the gaps with transitional care

Managing the gaps with transitional care

By Debra Jacobs, RN, CRRN, MSN March 14, 2013
Creating tangible value for advanced wound care

Creating tangible value for advanced wound care

By Valerie Johnson March 11, 2013
Using technology-enabled care models to reduce readmissions

Using technology-enabled care models to reduce readmissions

By Alan Snell, M.D., MMM March 06, 2013
Senior dental care in facilities

Senior dental care in facilities

By Jennifer Vishnevsky March 04, 2013
Virtual care: Generating new revenue streams

Virtual care: Generating new revenue streams

By Bryan Fuhr February 27, 2013
Three hidden reasons why your OT costs are too high

Three hidden reasons why your OT costs are too high

By February 25, 2013
The real story behind the Pope's resignation

The real story behind the Pope's resignation

By February 18, 2013
Keep ants on the outside looking in

Keep ants on the outside looking in

By February 15, 2013
Technology in the nursing home

Technology in the nursing home

By Michael Defrancesco February 13, 2013
The middle ground choice in floor coverings

The middle ground choice in floor coverings

By Doug Berjer February 11, 2013
Three 'must haves' as you specify a pharmacy interface for your EMR

Three 'must haves' as you specify a pharmacy interface for your EMR

February 06, 2013
Decreasing LTC and acute care transfers by recognizing early warning signs

Decreasing LTC and acute care transfers by recognizing early warning signs

By Brian Yeaman, M.D. February 04, 2013
Embracing new technology

Embracing new technology

By Robert Kerr February 01, 2013
Morning blood draws: No longer required?

Morning blood draws: No longer required?

By , with William DePond, M.D. January 30, 2013
A strategy for success: Connecting clinical and financial outcomes

A strategy for success: Connecting clinical and financial outcomes

By Edward J. Tromczynski January 28, 2013
Could Continuing Care at Home programs save your community?

Could Continuing Care at Home programs save your community?

January 25, 2013
Is 2013 the year of action?

Is 2013 the year of action?

By January 23, 2013
Changing therapy trends spark launch of new company

Changing therapy trends spark launch of new company

By Kristy Brown January 17, 2013
Long-term care and IT: Getting ready for the boom

Long-term care and IT: Getting ready for the boom

By Scott Mingee January 15, 2013
Compounding pharmacies: Are your residents safe?

Compounding pharmacies: Are your residents safe?

By January 11, 2013
Don't let the bed bugs bite at your facility

Don't let the bed bugs bite at your facility

By Patrick T. Copps January 09, 2013
Technology improves medication safety measures

Technology improves medication safety measures

By Jeff Harrell, Pharm. D. January 07, 2013
Changing market dynamics present new opportunities

Changing market dynamics present new opportunities

By Imran Javaid January 03, 2013
The search for a senior care facility

The search for a senior care facility

December 28, 2012
How can SNF's and SLC's combat their "fiscal cliff"?

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

December 26, 2012
Laboratory as a partner in reducing hospital readmission rates

Laboratory as a partner in reducing hospital readmission rates

By December 20, 2012
C3: The Company-Consumer Convergence

C3: The Company-Consumer Convergence

By December 13, 2012
Keep rodents in the cold this winter

Keep rodents in the cold this winter

By December 10, 2012
Sandy and the supply chain: The vital role of GPOs

Sandy and the supply chain: The vital role of GPOs

By December 05, 2012
Can household models pay off?

Can household models pay off?

By Ritchie Dickey December 03, 2012
Small improvements in process pay big dividends

Small improvements in process pay big dividends

By Stephen Carroll November 28, 2012
How to get prepared for the next Sandy

How to get prepared for the next Sandy

By November 26, 2012
"They know me. They remember who I am."

"They know me. They remember who I am."

By Beth Sanders November 21, 2012
From Gandhi to MJ: Make that change!

From Gandhi to MJ: Make that change!

By November 19, 2012
Medication adherence strategies for lowering hospital readmission rates

Medication adherence strategies for lowering hospital readmission rates

By Bill Shields November 15, 2012
Curb appeal for facilities

Curb appeal for facilities

By Ken Hutcheson November 13, 2012
Making changes in communication

Making changes in communication

By Anthony Hall, RN, BSN November 09, 2012
Caregiving in the ER - Part 2

Caregiving in the ER - Part 2

By Bob Bua and Charlotte S. Yeh, M.D. November 07, 2012
Mission completed! Clues to the future of aging services

Mission completed! Clues to the future of aging services

By November 05, 2012
Wireless devices answer the call for help

Wireless devices answer the call for help

By Kelly Besecker and Steve Popovich November 01, 2012
How to increase staff time

How to increase staff time

By Bruce Baron October 30, 2012
Caregiving in the ER - Part 1

Caregiving in the ER - Part 1

By Bob Bua and Charlotte S. Yeh October 23, 2012
Will the MDS ever go away?

Will the MDS ever go away?

By Maria Arellano, MS, RN October 19, 2012
Caregivers are employees too!

Caregivers are employees too!

By October 16, 2012
Star ratings and the consumerization of care

Star ratings and the consumerization of care

By October 03, 2012
Pest season is about to spring up

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