BY RICHARD L. PECK, EDITOR-IN-CHIEFLTC purchasing's 'new kid on the block'A national provider organization and a national distributor network have
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Read More » BY MALCOLM H. MORRISON, PHD; RUTH A. CHENG, MBA; AND RICHARD H. LEE, MPABest-practices protocols can improve qualityPennsylvania nursing homes got
Read More » inperspectiveLIABILITY landscapeBY LINDA WILLIAMS, RNAre your residents safe and sound when in bed? On August 23, 1995, the U.S. Food and Drug
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Read More » INTERVIEW WITH DR. ANTHONY GLASCOCK AND DR. DAVID KUTZIK, DREXEL UNIVERSITYWhere there's smoke...The "Smart Home" concept comes home at last-with a
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Read More » BY TODD HUTLOCK, ASSISTANT EDITORProject RELATE: Managing the person with Alzheimer's diseaseThis facility is studying staff training techniques for
Read More » Tackling staff turnover: A novel approachThis innovative program helps entry-level employees surmount life's roadblocks to stay on the jobBY LINDA
Read More » Heading off legal claims-Before they happenAdverse incidents don't have to lead to lawsuits if there's a plan in place for responding to themBY MARDY
Read More » Resident Transportation Leaps AheadTransportation expert Halsey King anticipates enhanced safety, comfort, and engineering in this year's buses and
Read More » Don't Get Sick From Pests, Get Rid of ThemA guide for keeping your residents-and your busines-safe from ants, rodents, and other harmful invadersBY
Read More » LIABILITY LANDSCAPEBe Careful What You PromiseYour advertising and marketing materials might be inviting a lawsuitBY LINDA WILLIAMS, RN In any
Read More » The 'Feeding Assistant Rule': Pros and ConsCMS's new regulation allowing paid feeding assistants in nursing homes hasn't been universally applaudedBY
Read More » Long-term care managers have often been criticized for being "slow adopters" of information technology (IT). Even though financial and clinical
Read More » Technology for IndependenceThis multilevel seniors community has found telemedicine useful for home care, assisted living, and nursing home careBY
Read More » Caring for Larger Residents: Preserving Dignity Without Sacrificing SafetyDealing with resident rights, mobility, and hygiene in the bariatric
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Read More » Symptoms of an Ailing Compliance PlanWhen it comes to regulatory compliance, some organizations say one thing and do another-and end up wishing they
Read More » Defending the MDS-From Regulators and LitigatorsPoorly prepared MDSs are exposing facilities to major new risksBY BETH A. KLITCH, BA, FACHCA It
Read More » INTERVIEW WITH SYLVIA GAUDETTE WHITLOCK, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, AMERICAN HEALTH QUALITY ASSOCIATION November marks the first anniversary of
Read More » Enhancing the Referral Process Between a Hospital and SNFHow information technology speeded and simplified referrals for two organizationsBY DOUGLAS
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Read More » Protecting Residents From CrimeThe Senior Crimestoppers program puts staff on the case in stopping crime within its ranksBY RICHARD L. PECK,
Read More » Top 10 Administrative Pitfalls in Dealing With EmployeesEmployment law protects employees-and poses risks for managementBY VICTORIA L. DONATI AND
Read More » The Pioneer Network shares its approach to creating culture change in long-term care by Susan Misiorski, RN, BSN Across the nation, a growing number
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Read More » Administrators: 'Stuck in the Middle'Techniques to facilitate successful interactions between operators and staffBY CLAUDIA S. BLUMENSTOCK,
Read More » The 'Smart Technology' Future Is NowINTERVIEW WITH ERIC DISHMAN, INTEL CORPORATION Intel Corporation is known to most around the country as one of
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