We insomniacs know sleep is important. We’ve read all the studies, usually late at night when we can’t sleep. We’re very aware that insomnia is shortening our lives, and that our knowledge...
Power to the people? That could mean trouble
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2013
There are plenty of legal concerns that keep nursing home administrators awake at night. Many times, the demons can be kept under the bed or locked in the closet. But not always.
Getting lost in the fog
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2013
I was hoping to get clear answers about the sector’s future at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry’s regional meeting last month in San Diego. I did, but...
‘Happy days’ here again
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 01, 2013
Georgia memory care unit uses 1950s-era design elements to cheer residents with reminders of what the local community once was
How to do it… Transportation
Apr 01, 2013
Whether made out of necessity or desire, decisions to upgrade your facility’s vehicles can and should be shaped by a variety of factors. While ensuring the safety of your residents always is paramount,...
Re-invent communities
By
William C. Fisher
Apr 01, 2013
Every product or community goes through a life cycle that includes these stages: Development, Growth, Maturity, Saturation and Death. At Maturity, a product/community begins to become irrelevant, outdated...
CompanyBriefs
Apr 02, 2013
» A half dozen electronic health record vendors have formed a non-profit organization called the Commonwell Health Alliance. The organization’s goal is to create a national infrastructure with common...
For many docs, ambivalence about taking gifts starts early
By
Deborah Weinstein
Apr 02, 2013
The stereotypical law student’s first day is summed up as follows: Students think they are entering the field for the public good while their neighbors are in it for a hefty paycheck. A study published...
Ask the legal expert … about arbitration agreements
By
John Durso
Apr 01, 2013
It seems like every time I see a news item about arbitration agreements being signed by a resident/patient’s surrogate or relative, some judges rules it invalid or unenforceable. Are they ever valid?...
Latest whistleblower lawsuit pricetag runs to $2.7 million
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2013
Federal authorities cracked down on another regional long-term care provider recently, reaching a roughly $2.7 million settlement in a lawsuit centering on alleged false therapy billing.