Can information tech save the workforce-strapped sector?
By
John Hall
Sep 11, 2022
In an industry valiantly defending itself against the pandemic, PPE shortages and antibiotic resistance, there’s one thing that has brought many providers to their knees: an AWOL workforce that has shown...
Marc Halpert: A CEO’s contagious caring
By
C. Max Bachmann
Sep 11, 2022
Marc Halpert is always smiling — to the point that his infectious grin has become synonymous with his company’s branding.
Residents boogie down — silently
By
C. Max Bachmann
Sep 11, 2022
Residents at Otterbein SeniorLife Community in Lebanon, OH, danced the night away recently at a silent disco party. Although it was no “Saturday Night Fever,” participants enjoyed the opportunity to...
LTC bills await final decisions
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2022
With Congress headed to August recess breaks, providers were hopeful lawmakers would still find the time and interest to act on a flurry of workforce bills before the session ends.
60 Seconds with … Jeremy Walston, MD
Jul 01, 2022
A 60-second interview with Jeremy Walston, MD, director of the Johns Hopkins Human Aging Project.
Ask the care expert: Do you have any suggestions to help with urinary drainage bags?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jul 01, 2022
Q: We have a problem with urinary drainage bags touching the floor when the resident is in bed, especially if they have a low bed. Do you have any suggestions for us?
Ask the wound care expert: Does tube feeding help wound healing?
By
Jeffrey M. Levine, M.D., AGSF
Jul 01, 2022
Q: Does tube feeding help wound healing?
Ask the nursing expert: How do I find the most appropriate primary diagnosis efficiently?
By
Amy Stewart
Jul 01, 2022
Q: I am struggling to select the most appropriate primary diagnosis at I0020 of the MDS for skilled Medicare Part A residents. Is there a way to do this efficiently?
In the era of the Great Resignation, long-term care providers must take a comprehensive look at the ways technology applications, including robots and automation, can alleviate workforce challenges, according...
Ask the payment expert: How can we avoid denials?
By
Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, DNS-CT
Jul 01, 2022
Q: Are denials related to Physician’s Certifications common, and how can we avoid them?