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Policing and preventing pneumonia outbreaks
By
Elizabeth Cerceo, M.D., FACP
Dec 11, 2015
Anyone involved in the care of the chronically ill and those in long-term care facilities is always vigilant in monitoring for the beginnings of pneumonia in this vulnerable population, many of whom have...
On huddling up
By
Julie Thorson
Dec 10, 2015
Not everyone who works in long-term care considers himself or herself a leader. This begs us to ask the next question: Is this OK?
The physiatrist’s role in post-acute rehabilitation
By
Steve M. Gnatz, M.D.
Dec 09, 2015
In the IRF environment, it is mandated by federal regulation that the rehabilitation physician performs several key functions. It is not specified that this doctor necessarily be a physiatrist, but only...
7 employee wellness ideas for the holidays (and beyond)
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Dec 08, 2015
After a staff training on reducing burnout in long-term care last week, a look through the evaluation forms was illuminating. A significant number of attendees — mostly nursing aides, nurses, and environmental...
A misguided fear of hospice
By
Matthew Gallardo
Dec 07, 2015
Hospice is not a death sentence.
What can you do to achieve a Five-Star rating?
By
Deborah Nugent
Dec 04, 2015
For those of us Mirador, the key is having the right team and conveying a professional and positive attitude to anyone who walks through our doors.
Grateful chickens
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 03, 2015
Chickens absolutely love Thanksgiving. At least on that one special day, they can finally breathe a little easier while chefs from humble homes to long-term care kitchens choose a larger bird for celebratory...
Prostheses for geriatrics impacted by new proposed rules
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Dec 02, 2015
The LCD has stated requirements for three types of prostheses, all transitioned and paid within 90 days and only when a set of unattainable goals are met.
Not going to say that any more
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 01, 2015
With Thanksgiving just past, I realize how thankful I am that certain people and situations have helped me adjust my attitude at various times. I’m talking differently, and I definitely have changed...
PACE Innovation Act creates opportunities
By
Edo Banach and Jade Gong
Nov 30, 2015
Assuming the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services moves swiftly to use this broad authority to create PACE pilots, a new world of possibilities is opening for existing PACE providers and other entities...