Is it smart to apologize to a resident or the resident’s family, or will the apology increase the chances for a lawsuit against the organization?
DEL-ivering the goods
By
John Hall
Sep 05, 2018
The long-term care profession’s latest ‘Big Data’ initiative is making a noticeable splash in the early going, but wary stakeholders wonder: Will it be sustainable?
SNFs could lose children as payers if lawmakers step in
Sep 05, 2018
North Dakota is looking at a possible change to a state law that allows nursing homes to obtain unpaid debts from residents’ adult children.
Tech-policy junction
By
Meredith Beirne
Sep 05, 2018
Providers respond to federal guidelines and share strategic thoughts on how long-term and post-acute care operators can rise and thrive in the digital world
Retro pay not good enough, NLRB says
By
Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
The National Labor Relations Board is hitting a nursing home operator for “unlawfully” suspending a merit-based raise program.
60 Seconds with … Kathleen T. Unroe, M.D.
Sep 05, 2018
60 Seconds with … Kathleen T. Unroe, M.D.
Efficiency experts
Sep 05, 2018
Allendale Nursing and Rehabilitation Community’s new model is designed to give staff more one-on-one time with residents
Ask the care expert about … bed recommendations and entrapment
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Sep 05, 2018
We are updating our beds and are possibly adding an assessment to be sure our residents are not at risk for entrapment. Do you have any guidelines for bed recommendations?
How to do it… Documenting bathing info
By
John Hall
Sep 05, 2018
Although it technically is considered custodial care and not directly paid by Medicare, bathing is a critical part of the overall care long-term care residents receive and expect.