Raising children, like providing patient care, requires a plan. The older our children become, like when patients show progress, the more freedom they should be allowed. The guide book for plan of care...
Human Understanding Metric: Enhancing patient-centered care in skilled nursing facilities
By
Renee Kinder
May 23, 2024
I took my seat for a daylong meeting on Tuesday this week, a little tired, up since 4:30 a.m. But with coffee in hand, I was ready to learn. I was surrounded by a variety of interdisciplinary team...
Mother, may I? Please, don’t ask
By
Renee Kinder
May 09, 2024
“Mother!” “Mother, can you hear me?” “Mother, may I have a fried PB&J?” A few weeks ago, I heard these words coming from our youngest. My immediate response was almost visceral, annoyed. “Emmy,...
The Universal Foundation: What therapy teams should know
By
Renee Kinder
Apr 25, 2024
The recently published “Quality in Motion: Acting on the CMS National Quality Strategy April 2024” highlights further evolution of the 2022 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Quality...
Lessons from nurses, reflections from the past
By
Renee Kinder
Apr 11, 2024
How fascinating was the solar eclipse this week? I am still in awe of the posts, shares and stories I hear about how the skilled nursing facilities embraced the day and found ways to allow those...
Spring refresh: Top of license practice
By
Renee Kinder
Mar 28, 2024
As the warmth of spring unfolds, it brings with it a renewal of energy and vitality. Spring symbolizes growth, rejuvenation and transformation. Growing in my backyard, in the midst of pebbles, three beautiful...