Month: February 2006

White House Waste of Time

Two burning questions of our time: Did I attend the recent White House Conference on Aging? No, I did not. Am I sorry? No, I am not. Read More »

Paul Willging Says…

PAUL WILLGING says...Today's association upheavals put LTC unity at risk  So what is going on in long-term care's trade associations? Upheaval seems Read More »

Empowering the CNA

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 »

Welcome to Automated Hiring

BY DONNA MOORE, RN Welcome to automated hiringWeb-based screening can make interviews more targeted  Labor shortage. We've heard this phrase over and Read More »

Master the Basics

I've always had a thing for maxims. So profound. So pithy. So handy to have around. Read More »

Making the Most of RUG-53

Making the most of RUG-53BY RENA R. SHEPHARD, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C  The new classification system can still maximize your deserved Medicare Read More »

What to Do About Medicare Part D

What to do about Medicare Part DExcerpt from "The Medicare Drug Benefit: Impact on Nursing Facilities," California HealthCare FoundationEditor's Read More »