Ask the nursing expert: contacting the regional nurse supervisor, convincing management to implement...
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the legal expert: Is pressure to contribute to my boss’s favorite charity legal?
By
John Durso
Apr 01, 2010
John Durso, Esq. Ungaretti & Harris LLP
How to do it… Transportation
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 01, 2010
Running an efficient, punctual transportation system within a long-term care facility is more difficult than it might first appear.
The BIG Picture: a sense of entitlement
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2010
We’re so accustomed to deficit spending, the mounting numbers have essentially lost most of their shock value.
It’s about teamwork
Apr 01, 2010
Communication breakdowns were negatively affecting residents, but instead of pointing fingers, coworkers needed to begin understanding the difficulties of each others jobs.
Empathy crash course
Apr 01, 2010
Nothing builds perspective more than developing compassion for others, and that’s what employees of Aviston Countrywide Manor recently did as part of the nursing home’s “Through the Looking...
Handle with caution: difficulties persist with nursing home medication management
Apr 01, 2010
Drug errors are down, but nurses can still do a better job of managing meds effectively. Implementing a checks and balances system is one way.
What’s in IT for you: Providers can see the benefit of healthcare technology investment
By
John Andrews
Apr 01, 2010
The potential for a tangible return on investment (ROI) is a compelling reason for long-term care providers to invest in electronic health record technology
The task masters: recognizing occupational therapists during occupational therapy month
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2010
Occupational therapy is a critical component of rehabilitation, yet it’s often still the most misunderstood and underappreciated of the three major modalities
Starting a new tradition: better quality of life through better quality of design
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2010
A small not-for-profit facility in North Dakota undertakes a massive makeover in order to provide a better quality of life for its residents