Profile: Kimberly Green is a spirited survivor, leader
It’s not always easy for providers to continually walk in the proverbial shoes of the resident. But for Kimberly Green, losing sight of the resident is an outright impossibility.
Print Issue: April 1, 2019
A Day in the Life: LTC residents immortalized
A handful of residents at one Illinois long-term care facility have found new careers as art models.
PDPM will reduce clinical requirements but demands more attention to detail
As complex and daunting as the new Patient-Driven Payment Model seems, one change most providers have welcomed is the reduction in resident assessments for therapy.
As volume of data collected rises, operators must determine who’s the boss of precious information
Nursing home managers deftly deal with issues about life and death and all that comes between, but ask how data has affected them and some are likely to say “overwhelmed.”
Things I Think: Everybody hurts, everybody cries
I doubt the R in R.E.M. stands for rehab, but that rock band spoke truth with the song, “Everybody Hurts” in 1992. Experiencing physical pain is clearly disclosed in the fine print of being human, and I’m convinced understanding that is what makes a good therapist.
Editor’s Desk: Productivity goals put therapists on hot seat
Therapists have been squirming plenty ever since the Patient-Driven Payment Model came out. Now comes research that adds a few more porcupine quills to the discomfort.
The Big Picture: Timing isn’t everything
The billionaire investor Warren Buffet famously refused to time the stock market. His rationale: Nobody really knows what the future will bring.
How to do it … High-quality food service
It’s easy to find a quality food service company in long-term care. But that’s only a start. Experts say the key is to stretch the contracted food service dollar by paying greater attention to what makes most programs excellent: high-quality food and service. For those unable or unsure about taking the leap, here are some soup-to-nuts ideas to ensure your residents come back for seconds.
State News: Florida Health Care Association pushes back against elimination of state’s certificate of need provision
FLORIDA — The state’s top industry group is fighting a bill that would eliminate the certificate of need requirement for healthcare facilities.
WellSky continues to grow, purchasing HCS for ‘width’
WellSky bought Health Care Software Inc. last month, reflecting the Midwestern technology company’s drive to build in the post-acute care sphere.
