The key to successful medication management is improving processes on multiple fronts so that staff members are more comfortable, confident, efficient and effective.
At least we still have AHCA — or is that TMI?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 30, 2013
There’s an informal nickname that describes the many acronyms being used in healthcare these days: alphabet soup. We may have just experienced an Olympic record for it.
LeadingAge cofounder Howard Washburn dead at 89
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 27, 2012
LeadingAge cofounder Rev. Howard Washburn, 89, has died. A New Jersey native, Washburn was one of a small group of individuals who founded the American Association of Homes for the Aging (which became...
AAHSA officially becomes LeadingAge, ready to ‘inspire, serve, advocate’
Jan 25, 2011
The American Association of Homes and Services officially changes its name to LeadingAge today as part of what its leaders call an effort to align itself more with its mission.
Providers to help form DEA policy on long-term care facilities’ disposal of unwanted controlled...
Jan 14, 2011
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is looking to modify its policies regarding the disposal of powerful medications that long-term care facilities need to discard. Providers, including the American...
AAHSA applauds launch of new CLASS Act Office
Jan 07, 2011
The Obama administration has established an office for the CLASS Act, a long-term care and disability insurance program.
What’s in a name? We’re about to find out—maybe
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 02, 2011
Hope you have a pencil handy with your scorecard at home. One with a good eraser.
What’s in a name? We’re about to find out—maybe
Jan 21, 2011
Hope you have a pencil handy with your scorecard at home. One with a good eraser.
AAHSA launches consumer information hub
Nov 01, 2010
Information for caregivers, consumers and healthcare providers can now be found at a new online consumer hub created by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
Nation’s biggest nursing home trade show runs Sunday through Wednesday in Los Angeles
Oct 29, 2010
The annual meeting of the American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging will take place Sunday through Wednesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center South. With more than an estimated 6,000 attendees,...