Long-term care providers might want to dial in to a conference call Monday that will discuss requirements of hospitals and other providers under the NOTICE Act.
What if the guy with the flying reindeer were disabled?
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 17, 2015
There is something oddly juxtaposed about so many Americans cheerfully reaching out to a jolly, obese man in a red suit at this time of year. Good thing he isn’t ill or disabled and in need of skilled...
Alzheimer’s and joy, an unlikely couple
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 09, 2015
In the news business, we say to look for the different. “Dog bites man” is not an especially enticing story, but “Man bites dog” is. So is “Finding Joy in Alzheimer’s.”
AANAC making plans for DON organization
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
Long-term care nurse executives have announced they will be introducing an organization for directors of nursing in a few months.
LeadingAge salutes Minnix, new leaders
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
A record number of LeadingAge attendees and eight past board chairmen honored outgoing President and CEO Larry Minnix in a polished “thank you” ceremony at the group’s annual meeting...
Arbitration clauses get more scrutiny
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
The autumn of discontent over pre-event arbitration agreements continued to rage.
Feds consolidate, join billing lawsuits vs. SavaSeniorCare
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
The federal government has thrown its weight behind whistleblower complaints against skilled nursing chain
SavaSeniorCare LLC. Authorities joined three lawsuits accusing the massive provider of “routinely”...
Design Decisions: E-lated with the new look
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
A replacement building thrives on natural light, vibrant colors and culture change perks to give residents new choices, neighborhoods
Secrets to motivating staff as easy as 1-2-3
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
Best-selling author Daniel Pink laid it on the line at the recent LeadingAge annual meeting to vividly illustrate why simple “if-then” reward scenarios — which are suitable for basic tasks...
National standardized surveys for nursing homes in the works
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 02, 2015
You kind of get the sense that a government watchdog didn’t want to believe the good numbers coming out of its latest research into nursing home care, so it felt the need to introduce uncertainty.