Month: June 2006

Richard Peck | June 1, 2006

On Staying Afloat

As a very amateur sailor, I believe there are two types of watercraft in the world: (1) the Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Liability Landscape

LIABILITY landscapeBY LINDA WILLIAMS, RNEmergency preparedness in the midst of a crisis As recent news events have shown, nursing facilities are not Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Are Your Recruitment Strategies Up to Date?

Are your recruitment strategiesup to date? by Danielle Costello and Laura Vercler, MA, CPHQ The answer is important to continued customer Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Be a Winner in Medicare RUG-53

BY CHERYL FIELD, MSN, RN, CRRN, AND JIM KAZMER Be a winner in Medicare RUG-53Still struggling with the new grouper? A refresher course to bring you Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

More Than Weight Loss: A Steady Diet of Support and Achievement

BY MICHAEL PELTIER, ASSISTANT EDITOR More than weight loss: A steady diet of support and achievementA skilled nursing facility Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Take a Look Before You Hook

BY JULIE A. BRAUN, JD,LLMTake a look before you hookPreventing deaths and serious injuries from medical gas mix-ups Nursing homes Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Rounding Up the UnUsual Suspects

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Protecting Residents From Foodborne Illnesses

BY JAMIE STAMEY, RD, LDN, CFSP Protecting residents from foodborne illnessesA well-planned, formal foodservice and enteral feeding program can keep Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

NIC on Financing

inperspectiveNIC ON financingBY ANTHONY J. MULLENU.S. versus Canadian REITs: A comparison It's no secret that Canadian REITs are quickly discovering Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Focus On…Wound, Ostomy, and Continence

focuson Wound, Ostomy, and ContinenceThe case for hiring a wound care professionalJanet Stoia Davis, RN, CWOCN, sheds light on the down- and upsides Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Rehab Perspectives Supplement

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Special Section: Medicare Part D: Early Experiences

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Design Center

The Pines atMachias Healthcareand Rehabilitation CenterCATTARAUGUS COUNTY, NEW YORK PROJECT SUMMARYType of Facility/Setting: Read More »

Gary Tetz | June 1, 2006

Life at walking speed

When I caught myself pulling clothes directly from the dryer and putting them on, I knew life was moving way too fast. Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Paul Willging Says…

PAUL WILLGINGsays... Medicare is worth it, but be careful If Medicaid is going down the tubes, private pay is drying up, and long-term care Read More »

I Advance Senior Care | June 1, 2006

Improve Quality? Watch What Staff Is Doing

Improve Quality?Watchwhat staff is doing How standardized direct observations can make a difference by Anna Rahman, MSW;Sandra Simmons, PhD;John Read More »