Recently my colleague Ken Kelley, MS, OTR/L, RAC-CT, a clinical consultant/reimbursement specialist, posited something about Five-Star ratings that I hadn’t considered. He suggested that, in general,...
Who cares enough about long-term care? We may soon find out
By
James M. Berklan
May 26, 2022
“Who will care? long-term care providers cleverly posed during a protest Tuesday in Pennsylvania’s capitol.
WHO: Nearly all surveyed healthcare facilities lack plans for improving environmental hygiene
May 26, 2022
A new global study finds “widespread challenges” in hygiene practices among healthcare facilities across income levels and geographic locations.
Inflation jumps 8.5% in a year for nursing goods and services, tripling the number of residents at risk...
By
Danielle Brown
May 26, 2022
Rising inflation and increased labor costs are multiplying the risk of closure for skilled nursing facilities across the country, according to a new analysis released Wednesday by CliftonLarsenAllen and...
Nearly four in 10 older women remain sexually active
May 23, 2022
Authors say women should speak to their providers about sexual health, including the impact of menopause-related symptoms
Ask the care expert: My pharmacy has a nurse consultant and a pharmacy consultant. I’m not sure what...
By
Sherrie Dornberger
May 01, 2022
Q: I am a new DON. My pharmacy has a nurse consultant and a pharmacy consultant. I’m not sure what they each do. Can you help?
Telehealth not perfect but was ‘instrumental’ to skilled care
By
Amy Novotney
May 01, 2022
Telehealth was critical to ensuring care continuity in skilled nursing facilities during the height of the pandemic, according to a survey of geriatricians by post-acute care provider Genesis HealthCare....
Ask the legal expert: A break from surveys might feel good, but isn’t this extremely dangerous?
By
Norris Cunningham
May 01, 2022
Q: I understand state surveys of skilled nursing providers are incredibly backlogged. A break from surveys might feel good, but isn’t this extremely dangerous?
Info tech companies scramble to solve LTC workforce crisis
By
John Hall
May 01, 2022
The right information technology could be key to attacking the workforce issues confounding the sector today: talent acquisition, engagement, credentialing, scheduling, time and attendance and more.
You’ve invested in the software and more. Now it’s time to rack up the hardware
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 24, 2022
If you’ve recently gone the extra mile to incorporate technology, inspired by COVID or just a desire to be a more efficient and effective caregiving organization, I have not one but two ways to reward...