Menno Haven Rehabilitation Center has elevated eldercare construction to a higher standard with its Gold-certified development.
Stuck in Model T mode
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2020
Let’s say you want to purchase a new car. Would you walk into a dealership and request “a Toyota”? Not likely.
Welcome to the latest block-grant brouhaha
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2020
It seems nothing comes easy in long-term care. Regulatory change is a constant threat, more restrictive legislation is always in the works, and finding qualified workers is invariably a challenge. And...
Reader Poll: “What is the best ‘non-standard’ benefit or perk at your job?”
Mar 02, 2020
“What is the best ‘non-standard’ benefit or perk at your job?”
Raging against reality
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 02, 2020
If I needed an object lesson in why seniors, long-term care providers and actually, all humans, seem to have such difficulty facing the inevitability of change, I got it recently — in the men’s wear...
Analysis: Providers push for 2020 lift of CNA lockout
By
Liza Berger
Mar 02, 2020
Other legislative priorities this year include reauthorization of the Elder Justice Act.
March FocusOn briefs
Mar 02, 2020
Researchers called much use of UTI antibiotics needless; New pressure ulcer guidelines released; Coin-sized device approved for incontinence; Speed Queen launches stacked unit; and Clorox offers infection...
Incontinence care generates cost, assessment concerns
By
John Hall
Mar 02, 2020
Providers need to stay focused on maintaining residents’ dignity and preventing skin complications.
Policy gaps, turnover lead to infection control problems
By
John Hall
Mar 02, 2020
2019 OIG report ranked laundry’s poor linen handling practices among the industry’s top 10 deficiencies
14th Online Expo offers critical knowledge
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2020
McKnight’s Long-Term Care’s annual virtual trade show returns March 18–19. With five educational sessions, free CEs, exhibits and more, how can you consider not attending?