How many times following the department of health survey have you sat down to write your facility's plan of correction and noticed yourself writing Read More »
On October 19, 2006, the cheerful buzz of a hundred voices filled the Ralston Center auditorium in Philadelphia. The lively crowd was assembled to Read More »
Many healthcare facilities throughout the country are experiencing a certified nursing assistant (CNA) shortage, conservatively estimated at 200,000 Read More »
Introducing new information technology—software and hardware—to a long-term care operation can be a daunting prospect. This is never more so than Read More »
We help people” is the mantra of long-term care. Yet, for an industry dedicated to caring for others, how often do we turn the focus inward and Read More »
BY JUDITH KATZ Tracking employee time: A long-term problemBiometrics technology makes employee time management easier and more efficient When it Read More »
In September 2006, a national coalition of long-term care and consumer organizations released dementia care guidelines in disaster situations, Read More »
Residents of the Day Spring Program enjoy a beautiful autumn day in the courtyard Like most CCRCs, our assisted living unit at CRISTA Senior Read More »
In 2004, the United States spent 16% of its gross domestic product on healthcare, and total national health expenditures rose 7.9%—more than three Read More »
The rising cost of healthcare was dramatically affecting Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare—our organization had been receiving double-digit increases Read More »
BY KEVIN R. McMAHON A model of multifacility managementA grateful administrator describes the business approaches that allowed a facility in Read More »
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I Advance Senior CareI Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care i... Read More »
Creating 'Choice' Environmentsby the staff of Lancaster Health Group, Chicago, Illinois One of the most difficult decisions family members must Read More »
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I Advance Senior CareI Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care i... Read More »
BY JOHN WEISER Working with partners to hire in the communityHow to surmount cultural and other gaps restricting your labor pool Do you worry about Read More »
BY DOUG PETERMAN Modern timekeeping systems lead to better staffingPotential advantages: expedited staffing assignments, employee recognition, better Read More »
Improve Quality?Watchwhat staff is doing How standardized direct observations can make a difference by Anna Rahman, MSW;Sandra Simmons, PhD;John Read More »
I Advance Senior CareI Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care i... Read More »
BY LOIS BEATTY, RN, BSN Empowering the CNAWith encouragement, CNAs can teach others Have you ever wished that there were enough resources and Read More »
