Ask the treatment expert: MDS 3.0 and pressure ulcers
By
Donna Sardina
Nov 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care, Education Institute
The BIG Picture: They like to talk—and do
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2010
I had the good fortune to speak with two uniquely qualified insiders during the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry conference.
Full RUG-IV may yet take effect this year
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2010
The lame-duck session of Congress might take away road blocks to enactment of the full RUG-IV classification system in 2010, a legislative expert said at the American Health Care Association conference...
AHCA’s future leader urges member unity
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2010
Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson, who will take the helm of the American Health Care Association in January, last month rallied members to become involved in lobbying efforts, deliver top-notch care and come...
60 Seconds with…
Nov 01, 2010
Author of a new book on compassionate caregiving
Legislation would increase surveyor influence, training
By
Patricia Boyer
Nov 01, 2010
Legislation recently introduced by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) would strengthen nursing home surveyor training programs, and extend whistleblower protections to surveyors.
Profile: Barbara Manard — From bayou to beltway
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
VP of Long-Term Care and Health Strategies AAHSA
Ask the care expert: How do you conduct a sleep assessment?
Smart money: Are you a little crazy — to invest or not to invest?
By
Steve Moses
Nov 01, 2010
The common definition of “crazy” is when a person continues to do the same thing over and over and expects different results.
Michigan: Nursing home shortage looming in Motor City
Nov 01, 2010
Nursing homes in Southeast Michigan are experiencing a budget crisis, and the area could soon face a shortage of skilled nursing facilities, according to a recent report.