Do you involve your pharmacist in admissions? You should
By
Kaylee Mehlman
Feb 10, 2022
Having a pharmacist in admission reviews can smooth the workflow and reduce the number of medication-related problems residents experience.
Outreach liaison begins at Oak Trace
Jun 27, 2013
Tracy Giglio is the first Healthcare Outreach Liaison appointed at Oak Trace, a continuing care retirement community in Downers Grove, IL.
For long-term care operators, safe bets can be anything but
By
John O'Connor
Feb 25, 2013
If there’s one thing long-term care operators contemplating the coming years should know by now, it’s this: There are no guarantees. That’s worth keeping in mind as various can’t-miss...
CCRCs under the microscope
By
Liza Berger
Jul 29, 2010
A growing segment of the long-term care field, continuing care retirement communities, has piqued the interest of the federal government.
Erickson, Sunrise suffer tragic fates
By
Liza Berger
Apr 05, 2010
Most people are familiar with the Greek myth of Icarus, who, enthralled with flying, ventured too close to the sun. It’s a homily that helps to explain the fate of many companies, including two in...
A new year brings new Medicare Part D plan options for long-term care residents
By
Rob Godwin
Jan 04, 2010
Long-term care residents should reevaluate their Medicare Part D plans for the new year. A plan should correspond to a resident’s individual pharmacy-related needs.