Next year already looks all too familiar
It’s entirely possible there may be some real curve balls tucked into next year’s calendar. But it’s also likely that many semi-sleepless nights will be caused by recurring nightmares.
Census
Staffing, census, PPE are leaders’ biggest concerns for 2021, new provider survey shows
Long-time operational challenges that have worsened — or have popped up for the first time — during the 2020 pandemic are the top worries for nursing homes heading into 2021, a new McKnight’s Long-Term Care News survey shows.
Nursing home operators need more than regulatory relief
You would think the skilled care field would be doing a happy dance these days.
Will the new mantra for nursing home operators be ‘quality over quantity’? Yes and no
A new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation confirms a shift that most skilled care operators can relate to. While resident occupancy levels continue to bottom out, the new arrivals are in worse shape than ever.
Ask the legal expert … about preserving census
Our senior resident community is under financial distress. What major things should we do to preserve census?
Survey says … healthcare reform gradually coming into focus for long-term care providers
For those who think that long-term care providers aren’t sitting up and taking sufficient notice of healthcare reform changes on the way, I say take another think. Providers know they’re in for change — they just don’t really know what to do about all of it yet.
Ask the care expert … about tracking pressure ulcer prevalence
Our facility tracks facility-acquired pressure ulcers, but I would also like to report pressure ulcer prevalence among the residents. I am not clear about the terms, definitions or correct process to calculate prevalence of pressure ulcers.
A strategy for success: Connecting clinical and financial outcomes
In order for your facility to survive and thrive, it’s imperative to stay ahead of this ongoing tsunami. In the long-term care market, a successful strategic plan connects clinical outcomes to financial outcomes and vice versa.
Short-term rehab pros and cons
These types of short-term rehab patients usually produce the highest reimbursement rates. However, if you’re a facility that struggles with admissions and census, be aware that the length of stay will be shorter than your average admission.
Staffing Best Practices: A Successful Executive’s Perspective
How can long-term care operators provide consistent, quality care under today’s cost pressures? Attendees at this special McKnight’s webcast will learn one big reason when Holland Management CEO Janet Harris reveals some secrets to success. This no-cost webinar will focus on managing staffing levels to drive efficiencies and maintain appropriate staffing at all times. The event took place at 1 p.m. (Eastern) March 6 and will be archived at the McKnight’s website for 90 days thereafter.
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