The merger of two e-learning firms seen as a good sign
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2012
Two online training companies for post-acute healthcare workers have announced a merger.
How to do it… Finance
May 01, 2012
Obtaining capital to keep one’s long-term care operation running smoothly and improving is always a challenge. But there are times when an operator should consider going in the other direction — exiting...
A home by Providence
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 30, 2012
An intergenerational campus infused with a French flair makes this skilled nursing community in southern Indiana like none other.
You must see the future
By
William C. Fisher
May 01, 2012
Nonprofit community “Type A” contracts require the organization to offer extensive life care services. This may include a refundable portion of the entrance fee to the resident’s estate...
Knowing when it’s time
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2012
I bought my wife an iPad about a week before it was announced a new model would soon be released. I had a similar experience with my last cell phone. Admittedly, I may not be the world’s most qualified...
When nursing homes throw money around
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2012
Even in generosity, it seems, nursing home leaders can’t catch a break. The headlines, from the Washington Post to the Huffington Post, implied as much. There they were in bold, tall type, touting...
Don’t be shy: step out
By
Gary Tetz
May 01, 2012
Shy people hate crosswalks. I know, because I’m a shy person — and I hate crosswalks.
Embracing higher ed
By
Charlotte Eliopoulos
May 01, 2012
Baccalaureate and higher degrees are under-represented among LTC nurses. More than half of the directors of nursing, who represent the highest position in the nursing department, hold an associate degree...
Drawing a safe bath
By
John Andrews
May 01, 2012
One of the most frequent caregiving tasks also can be one of the most dangerous, with providers needing to stay current on what can keep residents free from harm.
LEEDing the way
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2012
Operators who chose to pursue certification touting their devotion to environmentally friendly construction practices can reap big rewards.