John Hall

Fanciful touches may have had their day in some designers’ eyes at some point, but most designers now recommend spaces that place function over form.

Infection preventionists should expect their responsibilities to grow as the industry continues grappling with workforce issues.

As nursing homes emerge from one of the most challenging periods in the sector’s history, they still find themselves hindered by old problems. Information technology holds the promise to help facilities...

Documented lapses in-house care and a decline in offsite wound treatment have amplified festering wound care problems.

Inflation concerns are palpable for some already cash-strapped facilities facing occupancy issues and closure fears.

Skilled nursing facilities are facing some of the biggest challenges in their history as they struggle to recruit, rebuild and fortify their challenged workforces.

The pandemic changed everything for many aspects of long-term care, but it affected few departments as significantly as rehab therapy.

The year 2022 has been a challenging and, at times, breakthrough year for drugs in long-term care. Unfortunately, many of the people who managed and dispensed them in nursing homes were absent. “Staffing...

Among the risks: upticks in instances of workplace violence and ransomware attacks, as well as ongoing fall risks from a notable increase in the use of antipsychotics.

Nursing homes are understandably eager to return to normal. This includes enticing COVID-weary families back to places of comfort and excellent care. A natural place to begin is the bathing area.