Therapists envision a brave new world in rehab care
By
John Hall
Apr 12, 2024
Rehab therapy providers are showing resilience and moxie while confronting new challenges with post-acute partners.
Lessons from nurses, reflections from the past
By
Renee Kinder
Apr 11, 2024
How fascinating was the solar eclipse this week? I am still in awe of the posts, shares and stories I hear about how the skilled nursing facilities embraced the day and found ways to allow those...
NYU Langone Health institute receives $31M to study aging, vascular risks
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 15, 2024
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Langone Health $31 million for a 10-university cohort to study how vascular risk factors contribute to dementia and other age-related...
Spring refresh: Top of license practice
By
Renee Kinder
Mar 28, 2024
As the warmth of spring unfolds, it brings with it a renewal of energy and vitality. Spring symbolizes growth, rejuvenation and transformation. Growing in my backyard, in the midst of pebbles, three beautiful...
Reason for referral: Documentation tips for therapists
By
Renee Kinder
Mar 14, 2024
If you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen. How many times have we all heard those words? Today, I would like for us all to consider not merely the importance of documenting daily skilled care but...
Flying V: Lessons for the interdisciplinary team
By
Renee Kinder
Feb 29, 2024
If there has been a theme in my world this month, it is the art of asking for help. Not just asking for help but doing so with the confidence of knowing I am surrounded by team members ready to step in...
Love your SNF partners: A 2024 perspective
By
Renee Kinder
Feb 15, 2024
Valentine’s week for our family has also been mid-winter break for our kiddos. It’s a slow down after the holidays before the rush of spring. One of those special weeks yearly when there is no school,...
PEPPER’s pause doesn’t wipe out prospects for nursing home self-monitoring
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 06, 2024
Federal regulators have suspended a key tool used by some nursing homes for internal auditing, but experts cautioned providers not to let the stoppage hinder their compliance efforts.
ASBPE honors McKnight’s online, in print
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2019
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News was named one of the nation’s best business publications in May. The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) honored McKnight’s as one of the top 10...
Precious is life and lessons not to be forgotten
By
Renee Kinder
Jun 18, 2020
There is much being said about the precious nature of life these days.