Facility management

Focuson Cleanliness

Skin Care System SECURA™, from Smith & Nephew, is a four-step intervention system that includes cleansers, protectants, moisturizers, and Read More »

Green is good: Environmentally sound pest control

Pest management can be challenging in long-term care environments. Not only is it crucial to keep your facility free of disease-carrying rodents and Read More »

focus on LAUNDRY

Large-Capacity Tumbler The Huebsch® Super Twinstar 45-lb. stack unit provides 90 lb. of drying capacity. Although the Super Twinstar has 40-lb. more Read More »

ALFA’s new program for utility/energy savings

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), the largest national association exclusively dedicated to professionally operated assisted living Read More »

Liability Landscape

LIABILITY landscapeBY LINDA WILLIAMS, RNPrepare for motorized conveyances at your facility  Medicare payments for power wheelchairs and scooters Read More »

Tracking Employee Time: A Long-Term Problem

BY JUDITH KATZ  Tracking employee time: A long-term problemBiometrics technology makes employee time management easier and more efficient   When it Read More »

Enhancing the Dining Experience in Senior Living

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A Model of Multifacility Management

BY KEVIN R. McMAHON  A model of multifacility managementA grateful administrator describes the business approaches that allowed a facility in Read More »

Steps Toward Recovering Late Payments

BY JAMES R. MALL, ESQ.  Steps toward recovering late paymentsWhat to do when private payers and their families don't pay their bills   A long-term Read More »

Rethinking Clean: Carpet Maintenance Achieves More Than Aesthetic Benefits

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How Sanitary Is Your Kitchen?

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Bed Safety: Preventing Fires Caused by Hospital Beds

BY JULIE A. BRAUN, JD, LLM, AND MARK E. BRULEY, BS  Bed safety: Preventing fires caused by hospital bedsHot tips for clinical staff and Read More »

Modern Timekeeping Systems Lead to Better Staffing

BY DOUG PETERMAN Modern timekeeping systems lead to better staffingPotential advantages: expedited staffing assignments, employee recognition, better Read More »

The Advantages of Leasing

BY DANIEL CAHILL The advantages of leasingA healthcare leasing firm discusses why leasing compares favorably with purchasing equipment for long-term Read More »

Rounding Up the UnUsual Suspects

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Facility Buses: Look for Changes Ahead

BY SANDRA HOBAN, MANAGING EDITOR Facility buses: Look for changes aheadSafety, style, and resident satisfaction are driving the long-term care Read More »

Preventing Mold and Water Infiltration During and After Construction

PREVENTING MOLD AND WATER INFILTRATION DURING AND AFTER CONSTRUCTIONEarly planning can head off problems down the road BY DAVID J. PFEFFER, ESQ. Mold Read More »

Community-Wide Emergency Planning Involving Long-Term Care

BY MARIANNA KERN GRACHEK, MSN, CNHA, FACHCA Community-wide emergency planning involving long-term careThe Joint Commission approach to enhancing Read More »

Plans and Considerations for Closing a Nursing Home

BY JEROME T. LEVY   Plans and considerations for closing a nursing homeWhen thinking about the unthinkable becomes a viable option Read More »

Healthcare for Your Facilities

BY DAVID S. OSBORN, JD   Healthcare for your facilitiesDeveloping and maintaining a care plan for your facilities and equipment is Read More »

A Guide for Managing the “Second-Tier” Nursing Home

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When the Weather Outside Is Frightful, It’s Rodent Season

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Cleanliness Is Next to Deficiency-Free

BY JUDY GROSS, RN-C, CDONA/LTC, RAC-C Cleanliness is next to deficiency-freeThis former DON recommends giving your housekeeping practices a thorough Read More »

Making Way for Staff Diversity

All members can be accommodated and empowered-if you work at itBY SANDRA HOBAN, MANAGING EDITOR Diversity is everywhere. Just as it takes more Read More »

Survey Survival

SURVEY survivalBY RETA A. UNDERWOOD, ADCDon't fool with Mother Nature  The record hurricane season of 2004 might have been just the beginning. Read More »

Customer Dissatisfaction: Eight Sure Ways to Enrage Residents and Families

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Developing Risk-Management Protocols in Assisted Living

BY SANDI PETERSEN, RN, MSN, CLNC Developing risk-management protocols in assisted livingAssisted living has its own litigation traps for the unwary Read More »

Protecting Quality Assurance Documents From Discovery

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When Residents Abuse Employees

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Focus On…Transportation

focuson TransportationWhat to consider when buying a busShane Terblanche writes that insisting on certain specifications can enhance residents' use Read More »