Profile: George Hager CEO, Genesis HealthCare Corp.
By
Liza Berger
Mar 01, 2009
George Hager just may be the Ben Roethlisberger of Genesis HealthCare Corp.
Wound care: advanced tools and talented care teams lead to solid wound management
By
John Andrews
Mar 01, 2009
Advanced wound care tools help caregivers treat complicated pressure ulcers. But solid wound management also involves a talented care team
Laundry: saving money through new laundry technology and maintenance
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2009
There are several ways to save costs through laundry operations. Investing in new technology and performing regular machine maintenance are a good start
Opinion: the five-star nursing home rating system is bad policy, hastily implemented
Mar 01, 2009
A good idea does not necessarily good policy make. For proof, look no further than the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services’ recently unveiled Five-Star rating system for nursing homes.
Editor’s desk: not everyone is upset with the new nursing home five-star rating system
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2009
The first-ever public rating system for nursing homes has kept up its ability to get people talking. And calculating. And writing letters. And scratching their heads.
The BIG Picture: a new style guide says hurtful language against seniors isn’t OK
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2009
We’re not very reticent when it comes to thoughtless language that refers to our oldest citizens.
Leading by example: promoting culture change in nursing homes
Mar 01, 2009
One of the primary concepts behind the Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas (PEAK) award is promoting culture change in nursing homes.
Design decisions: planting and maintaining a facility garden
By
Brett Bakshis
Mar 01, 2009
It won’t be long before residents of Island Nursing and Rehab Center get their hands dirty in their newly planted Garden Of Hope.
How to do it: implementing IT solutions
Mar 01, 2009
New information technology products are vital, but they are seldom inexpensive. That makes it critical for providers, who are typically saddled with tight budgets, to learn how to implement new IT products...