Some people might dream of owning a professional football or baseball team. Right now, I’m wishing I owned a nursing home. Then I could immediately fire all the people who deserved it.
Early flu season has feds urging vaccinations
Dec 11, 2012
Significant increases in flu activity in the United States have occurred in the last two weeks. With the exception of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, this is the earliest that the nation has hit the influenza-like-illness...
Take a shot
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 11, 2012
I have two major deal-breakers for friends: If you have purchased a pet from a breeder, or if you are anti-vaccination, especially for your child, I am going to seriously re-evaluate the friendship.
Flu hits early and hard, especially in South, CDC says
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 05, 2012
Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas have already reported high levels of flu activity, officials said.
A sweep of genius in long-term care procurement
By
James M. Berklan
May 09, 2012
Just say “cheese” was my first reaction when I saw the notice.
State unloads tens of thousands of respirators on long-term care providers
By
McKnight's Staff
May 07, 2012
Skilled nursing facilities in California will receive tens of thousands of N95 respirators, officials said Friday.
Flu shots: An accommodation for everybody
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 21, 2012
If you want to get a lot of attention on the big screen, an old rub goes, all you have to do is trot out some kids or a dog. In long-term care, just bring up the topic of mandated flu shots for healthcare...
Flu shots: An accommodation for everybody
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 21, 2012
If you want to get a lot of attention on the big screen, an old rub goes, all you have to do is trot out some kids or a dog. In long-term care, just bring up the topic of mandated flu shots for healthcare...
Flu rates rising, but still relatively low, CDC says
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 14, 2012
The overall incidence of influenza is on the rise in the United States — particularly in the Midwest — though it is still relatively low, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Colorado considers mandatory flu shots for nursing home workers
Jan 27, 2012
Officials from Colorado’s state health department have proposed mandatory flu vaccinations for all nursing home employees, regardless of religious or personal exceptions.