Spiders may not be as common as ants and flies in healthcare and long-term care facilities, but their presence can pose serious problems. In a recent survey on pest control, about 10% of the Association...
Oak Grove Capital selects SpiderSuite
Nov 11, 2014
SpiderSuite, which provides mobile inspection management products for commercial real estate, announced a partnership with commercial lender Oak Grove Capital.
Cooler weather ushers in new pest threats
By
Greg Baumann
Nov 20, 2013
When fall takes full hold and the temperatures dip closer and closer to the freezing mark, the landscape surrounding healthcare facilities changes – and it’s not just the falling leaves that...
Georgia nursing home residents share sweet wedding day
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2022
A love story forged over shared lunches and purloined desserts has a sweet ending.
Court’s verdict on spider bite likely to bug many operators
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
The death of a nursing home resident from a spider bite is a healthcare liability claim and requires an expert report to be filed as such, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled in July.
Pig bladders, spiders and ponies — oh my!
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 20, 2017
Last time, I wrote about pig bladders, and how they can help bolster the courage of your convictions to innovatively solve any long-term care challenge. So I think you’re definitely ready for a frank...
Residents cheer tractor parade
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2014
Many residents of the Oskaloosa Care Center in southern Iowa used to be farmers. They’re reminded of their past by the cornfield next to the nursing home — and, once a year, by a parade of antique...
First impressions count: Don’t be floored
By
Ross Skadsberg
Feb 03, 2015
A clean floor is likely to go unnoticed. But when it’s not clean, it reflects negatively on your overall reputation.
The things that matter: 5 tips for welcoming prospective residents and families
By
Michelle Seitzer
Aug 29, 2012
To begin with, give potential residents (and their families) the greatest peace of mind about their pending decision by simply telling the truth. Get in your customers’ heads and on their level.
Back App chair gains traction
Dec 18, 2013
A Norwegian company has introduced a new chair designed to help with lower back and pelvic pain. The Back App chair is designed with a patented balancing ball design that lets sitters constantly adjust,...