Violence against nursing home caregivers is real — now’s the time to act
By
Gigi Acevedo-Parker
Jim Burke
Jun 28, 2023
That concern that violence is committed in the nursing home environment is an established fact. What may be a lesser-known challenge is that nursing home staff are among the victimized. It’s a concern...
Mindful aging: Promoting mental wellness in long-term care
By
Erin Johnson
Annie Govea
Jun 22, 2023
According to research published in Medical Care Research and Review, it is estimated that 65% to 91% of nursing home residents are affected by a mental health disorder. Furthermore, studies tell us that...
Artificial intelligence and resident engagement
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Jun 20, 2023
The future of senior living resident engagement is about empowering everyone to engage any resident – no matter their preferences or physical and cognitive abilities. Today, the activity director...
How PAC facilities can evolve with the ever-changing healthcare landscape
By
Vince Baiera
Jun 16, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed care delivery. Due to technological innovations, many services have shifted away from traditional health facilities to home-based care. Telehealth advancements and...
How to set SNFs up for interoperability success
By
Amy Ostrem
Jun 13, 2023
Skilled nursing facilities, already marginalized in the care setting and lagging behind in technological advancement, are facing an especially severe impact from the worker shortage.
Why worry about wound care?
By
Jenny Bender
Jun 09, 2023
One of the basic concepts in infectious disease epidemiology is the “chain of infection” – in order for any organism to persist in the environment and cause infections, all links of the chain must...
Building trust and mitigating litigation risks: Proactive steps for SNF leadership
By
Ben Pyper
Jun 05, 2023
As litigation continues to pose significant challenges for skilled nursing facilities, it becomes crucial for SNF leadership teams to proactively address the underlying factors that can lead to legal disputes. ...
Managing customer relationships for long-term care
By
Stephen Dean
Jun 01, 2023
The long-term care industry has been slow to adopt CRM platforms, which can greatly improve the patient experience and senior care.
The hidden resident is not hiding
By
Charles de Vilmorin
May 30, 2023
The hidden resident is not hiding — she is waiting to be engaged! Are you meaningfully engaging every resident in your community? Too often the answer is I don’t know. Most long-term...
Unlocking the value of ISNPs: Elevating resident care and financial results in a post-PHE era
By
Michael Bailey
May 19, 2023
The expiration of COVID-related waivers and the challenges that lie ahead necessitate a re-evaluation of strategies to embrace value-based care and secure partnerships that can help navigate these uncertain...
