Growing up in a big family, Deborah Green’s tenacious spirit developed out of necessity: “As one of six kids, I was always vying for my parents’ attention,” says the executive vice...
Day in the Life: After 97 years, she’s a U.S. citizen
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2014
It’s reasonable to expect that the pace of life slows down after moving into a skilled nursing facility. But 97-year-old Chengyi Pan has been busy since her arrival at Sauer Health Care in September.
Analysis of antiseptics
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2014
Data-driven strategies, acute-care solutions and natural ingredients will be increasingly important in the battle against HAIs and communicable diseases
Out of the data silo
By
Brett Bakshis
Dec 01, 2014
Interoperability, data analytics and intervention models are giving providers a new way to use healthcare information technology to prevent rehospitalization
A graceful surrender
By
Gary Tetz
Dec 01, 2014
I have theories about things. It’s a perfectly risk-free pastime, since I never have to prove any of them. It’s just my opinion, after all, based on a rumination, which grew out of a random...
Does Genworth’s news mean it’s time to flee?
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2014
There is a memorable scene in the movie “Forrest Gump” when Lt. Dan chews out the well-intentioned title soldier for saluting him while the enemy is likely watching. The implication is that...
Act now, before the fall
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
Long-term care operators have many good reasons to keep resident falls to an absolute minimum.
Going with your gut?
By
Steven Littlehale
Dec 01, 2014
Intuition fascinates us. Over and over, we hear stories of people having amazing successes following their gut instincts. We seldom hear about those who listen to that inner voice and fail.
Design Decisions: Tearing down walls
By
Brett Bakshis
Dec 01, 2014
An Iowa facility removes an enormous entryway wall to create an open, inviting area where residents gather and enjoy natural light
How to do it … lighting
Dec 01, 2014
Lighting is an overlooked design element in many long-term care environments. Good quality illumination will make a big difference in your residents’ quality of life, and in many ways that you might...