The staff-resident relationship is essential to quality care. Consistency of care, and the relationship fostered between the staff and residents over time, directly impacts the perceived quality of care for LTC providers. In this article, Jayne Warwick examines the unquestionable bond between staff satisfaction and patient satisfaction, and how to positively impact both of these elements to avoid unnecessary financial pitfalls.Click here to read more. Read More »
People who have had joint surgery or other hospital prodedures rarely see the state or federal quality reports about home health agencies when deciding which agency to hire. Read More »
A self-reported version of a well known dementia assessment tool is effective in helping clinicians measure the progression of the disease. Read More »
A tabletop medication dispensing cabinet brings medication management technology to caregivers' fingertips without taking up the entire counter. Read More »
It's simple, really. No residents, no income. Jayne Warwick addresses how inaccurate treatment records have become a growing problem for healthcare facilities. Inaccurate documentation of care is often where providers leave money on the table. Avoid financial pitfalls by switching to electronic charting for a more complete record of care provided. Click here to read more. Read More »
New voice analysis software can detect changes in speech that are characteristic of motor neuron diseases such as Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. Read More »
Home health will see a greater use of data-gathering technology in 2015 but also will face changing regulations, according to a new survey. Read More »
Part six of our series on challenges facing those serving older adults looks at technology trends that are increasing connectivity, easing the delivery of person-centered care and preserving resident dignity. Read More »
The Electronic Health Record Incentives Program, currently limited to hospitals and certain other providers, may be expanded to a wider field of care providers, including those in long-term care. Read More »
Golden Living and naviHealth have partnered in an effort to enhance post-acute care service delivery for people admitted to Golden Living’s skilled nursing facilities around the country. Read More »
