A nursing home in Maine is providing an immersive learning experience for nursing students through a new program that teaches them to live their lessons. Read More »
Two of the largest post-acute care providers in the nation will collaborate to improve quality outcomes and care transitions across the continuum. Read More »
A varied and robust strategic marketing plan can help you tell your brand's story, engage consumers, educate clients and stay one step ahead of your competition. Read More »
Federal appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch is a well-known expert and author on the legal and ethical facets of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. If confirmed, will he kill the discussion on death with dignity? Read More »
The human capital management software company will track employee performance to engage employees, reduce staff turnover and improve quality care. Read More »
Nursing home staff and law enforcement put training into practice and followed procedures after a man entered the secured facility and threatened violence. Read More »
The tool is the first recognized by the National Quality Forum to measure hospitalization rates among those who have stayed in a skilled nursing facility for more than 100 days. Read More »
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has seen a substantial decline in hospitalization admissions among Medicare beneficiaries in long-term care. Read More »
Providers who overbill or fudge their therapy services are on the DOJ’s radar more than ever. So why is there still so much therapy billing fraud? Read More »
Taking a deeper, much more extensive look at a resident's life history is becoming a key part of progressive care plans, especially for those with dementia. Read More »
Marketing consultant Luke Fannon explains why administrator engagement can make all the difference in increasing census and fostering a more productive sales and marketing team. Read More »
New industry segments and acquisitions are expected to drive the primary growth this year, according to a new Capital One Healthcare survey of healthcare executives. Read More »
How can administrators support activity programming and make their activities directors the best they can be? An Arizona assisted living owner/operator explains the value of encouraging new ideas. Read More »
Do you know a caregiver, administrator, trainer or other leader who is super-passionate about improving quality care and professional care delivery for older adults and has championed initiatives that go far beyong his or her job dedscription? I Advance Senior Care's Leaders of Tomorrow award program is looking for senior care leaders who go above and beyond just "doing a good job." Read More »
A recent article in the AMA Journal of Ethics emphasizes the ethical obligation of clinicians to reach out to loved ones of residents with dementia. Read More »