‘Minor’ issues at the nursing home can cause disastrous care transitions, expert warns
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 18, 2014
What may appear to be minor administrative problems in a nursing home – a fax machine locked away at night or no one designated to copy paperwork – can cause major headaches in care transitions,...
Most long-term care workers think relatives of dying residents ‘interfere,’ survey shows
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 27, 2014
Relatives of dying residents make end-of-life care worse, according to a majority of long-term care professionals.
LTC to be a victim of the latest ‘doc fix’ proposal?
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2013
Now, even three or four years down the road, the impression of the long-term care leader cowering like a guilty child is haunting.
Medical directors push for LTC-specific physician training, quality measures
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 03, 2013
Nursing facility medical directors should receive more training specific to long-term care, according to the American Medical Directors Association.
Every day learner, leader
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2013
For a man who describes himself as a “shy nerd” drawn to data and analytics, Christopher E. Laxton has mastered the role of leader.
AMDA releases antithrombotic tool kit
Nov 27, 2012
The American Medical Directors Association has released the latest version of its Antithrombotic Tool Kit. The kit consolidates up-to-date information on the changing landscape of antithrombotic agents...
Mandatory vaccinations vs. voluntary — not for wimps!
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 03, 2012
Let’s talk about that controversial topic: mandatory healthcare worker influenza vaccination. I can hear the arguments for both sides already. But I say the case is clear.
Nursing home honored for reducing falls 53% in one year
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 23, 2012
A New York nursing home that reduced falls by 53% in a year credits program planning, new safeguards and revised resident assessments.
AMDA announces interim executive director
Jan 30, 2012
The American Medical Directors Association has named Harvey Tillipman as its interim executive director.
Long-time AMDA leader Tarnove departs
Dec 23, 2011
The American Medical Directors Association has dismissed long-time executive director Lorraine Tarnove in a sudden move that was followed by the release of a brief statement to members and then firm “no...