Policy
Use Caution with Heartburn Medications
As a senior care leader, prescribing or distributing medications, it’s critical to know the latest pharma recalls and modified warning labels Read More »
Coronavirus: The role of social distancing in senior care facilities
Social distancing is challenging in a senior care facility. Here we share expert advice for social distancing at meals and with visitors Read More »
Gun Violence and Senior Living
Last year, gun violence led to tragic outcomes in several U.S. senior living facilities. How can you keep residents and employees at your facility safe? Read More »
Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans for Senior Care Facilities
48% of all structural fires in health care facilities occurred in skilled nursing facilities. You can reduce the risk of a fire becoming a tragic event. Read More »
Unmet Needs Lead To Staff Turnover
A two-year study of three nursing homes in Sweden offers valuable data for all nursing home leaders. The study, Unmet Expectations: Why N...
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QAPI Can Engage Staff and Improve Your LTC Facility
A key component of active implementation of the final rule is for all staff to be trained and participating in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities — a paradigm shift for some nursing homes.
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Handling the Finances for a Senior with Dementia
For family and caregivers, handling someone else’s finances can be a difficult task, particularly when that individual is afflicted with dementia. Read More »
New Safe Medication Disposal Rules
Is your facility in compliance with new EPA rules regarding disposal of pharmaceuticals?
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CMS’ PDPM May Impact Clinical Protocols
Changes to Medicare reimbursements may affect your facility’s workflow.
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Therapy cap survives via congressional inaction
Congress recessed for the final holiday of 2017 without addressing the current Medicare therapy cap exceptions process, set to expire on December 31. Without the exceptions process or an alternative, therapists will not be allowed to provide services above the therapy cap in 2018.
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