Operations

Focus On…Transportation

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

Stop Fire Ants With a “One-Two Punch”

BY FRANK MEEK, BCE Stop fire ants with a 'one-two punch'Fire ants are on the move*  Earlier this year, Mariner Health Care, the nation's third Read More »

Focus On…Laundry

focuson LaundryDesigning your laundry room for maximum efficiencyKim Shady tells how the benefits of a well-designed on-premise laundry operation Read More »

Are Your Products Environment-Responsible?

Are your products environment-responsible?An interview with Arthur Weissman, PhD, President and CEO, Green Seal, Inc.  In recent years, environmental Read More »

Flooring Decisions for the Long Term

FLOORINGDECISIONSFOR THE LONG TERM  One manufacturer's take on how floorcovering decisions influence facility operations and budgets BY GAIL Read More »

Renovation on a Budget

"Cinderella" comes to life at South Haven Healthcare Centre BY KATHY KRUEGER   Renovation is becoming an increasingly urgent issue for our aging Read More »

Spring-Cleaning: Keep Pests Where They Belong

BY FRANK MEEK, BCE Spring-cleaning: Keep pests where they belongThe first in a set of seasonal guides to pest management*  Spring is in the air. As Read More »

Focus On…Housekeeping/Maintenance

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Environmentally Responsible Pest Management

BY ERIC EICHER Environmentally responsible pest managementSafer and more targeted ways than wholesale spraying are available Residents and their Read More »

Many Nursing Homes Need Better Fire and Smoke Protection

Many nursing homes need better fire and smoke protection Read More »

Surviving Florida’s Ill Winds

What LTC providers learned from battling four hurricanes. Read More »

Laying Out the RED CARPET Program

BY MARIA MOTSAVAGEOur organization had been struggling for years with declining resident satisfaction scores, increasing employee turnover, and a Read More »

Focus On…Laundry

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Tips on Joining a GPO

INTERVIEW WITH MARK TELLIER, TELLIER & ASSOCIATES, LLCTips on joining a GPO Long-term care is coming into its own in the $34 billion-a-year Read More »

Fire Protection Guidelines for Nursing Homes

INTERVIEW WITH JAMES M. SHANNON, PRESIDENT AND CEO, NFPAFire protection guidelines for nursing homes  The deaths of some two dozen elderly residents Read More »

Focus On…Baths and Lifts

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Better Bathing for Residents With Alzheimer’s

BY JANET STRASSMAN PERLMUTTER, MSW, LICSW, AND LOIS CAMBERG, PHDBetter bathing for residents with Alzheimer'sCan caregivers help residents with Read More »

Resident Transportation Leaps Ahead

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 Them

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 »

Lighting for Older Eyes

Lighting for Older EyesINTERVIEW WITH MARGARET P. CALKINS, PHD What do your residents see when they walk around the facility? To self-test your Read More »

Odor Control: Not Just a Cover-up

Odor Control: Not Just a Cover-upBASED ON AN INTERVIEW WITH CHARLES O'BRIEN, ECOLAB If you look at almost any written guide or Web site devoted to Read More »

Creating a Five-Star Dining Experience

BY THE STAFF OF GLEN COVE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION, GLEN COVE, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK Maybe it's the seductive aroma of a juicy steak, or Read More »

Maintaining Your Buses

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Does Ozone Laundry Really Work? A User’s Report

Does Ozone Laundry Really Work? A User's Report Employed as early as 1906 to treat the water supply in Paris, France, and used today in some Read More »

Safety: A Key Ingredient in the Recipe for Success

Safety: A Key Ingredient in the Recipe for SuccessFrom CNAs to administrators, everyone at The Forest at Duke makes safety a priorityBY JAMES J. Read More »

5 Steps to Preventive Maintenance

Every few months somebody has a new requirement that adds to our Environmental Services workload. More and more, we need to document processes and Read More »

Wireless Emergency Response: The Facts

This new technology offers important benefits New wireless technology offers many opportunities for upgrading communications in a residential care Read More »

The 10 How – To’s of Good Carpet Care

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Cost – Effective Purchasing: Advice From a GPO

Shifting focus from item pricing can yield greatest savings The current staffing crunch and trend toward revenue reduction in long-term care mean Read More »

Ten-Point Purchasing Guide: In-Room Air Purifiers

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