Meera Riner’s first job after college was as an occupational therapist working in the slums of Mumbai with children who suffered from cerebral palsy and polio. Parents might carry children across the...
Operational, fiscal and clinical alert: Time to brush up MDS procedures for big changes at hand
Nov 14, 2022
It’s time for providers to start shoring up processes to successfully implement big changes to the Minimum Data Set assessment form that will soon be in play. Failure to get ready — starting this month,...
A light in the darkness: Swati Gaur, MD, medical director
By
Kimberly Hartley
Nov 11, 2022
Swati Gaur, AMDA’s 2022 Medical Director of the Year, understands the power or medicine and the power of care – for others and for self.
MARSI – Medical Adhesive Related Skin Injuries – Recognizing high risk individuals and actions to...
Oct 26, 2022
[Partner content] In this podcast with Tony Forsberg, national clinical director for Essity, we discuss the types of Medical Adhesive Skin Injuries, how to identify those who may be at greater risk, and...
Good Sam CEO and President Nate Schema on LTC’s changing identity
Oct 17, 2022
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society just marked its 100th anniversary, but its leaders are looking forward to a future in long-term care that will, in many ways, look much different.
Marc Halpert: A CEO’s contagious caring
By
C. Max Bachmann
Sep 11, 2022
Marc Halpert is always smiling — to the point that his infectious grin has become synonymous with his company’s branding.
Stumbling blocks or stepping stones? The path to decreasing antipsychotic and psychotropic drug use in...
Aug 30, 2022
[Partner content] Join Nancy Losben, executive director of quality at Omnicare, and McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Executive Editor Jim Berklan as they discuss the use of psychotropic drugs in...
McKnight’s Market Leaders podcast: Find peace with ever-changing work schedules
Jun 29, 2022
[Partner content] Communication, understanding and good planning result in peace of mind, happy work environment, and work-life balance. In this McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Market Leaders podcast,...
Sarah Schumann takes service to heart
Jun 01, 2022
Some might say that Sarah Schumann, director of operations for Brookside Inn, was destined to go into healthcare.
Steven Chies: Angling for the best — in all ways
May 01, 2022
Steven Chies, Long-Term Care Program Director, St. Joesph’s College