January 1, 2007 | by I Advance Senior Care

SUBJECT INDEX

A

Active Aging

  • baby boomers’ changing demands, 22 (Dec)

  • baby boomers reinventing LTC, 22 (Nov)

  • supporting in facilities, 14 (Aug)

  • university-based retirement communities, 48 (Sep)

Activities

  • bringing residents to life, 68 (Aug)

  • intergenerational computer use, 46 (Dec)

Administration

  • and American College of Health Care Administrators, 26 (Dec)

  • closing a nursing home, 68 (Apr)

  • cost of inadequate leadership, 60 (Sep)

  • managing a “second-tier” nursing home, 72 (Apr)

  • multifacility management model, 50 (Oct)

  • risk management and, 57 (Apr)

  • thinking outside the box, 24 (Dec)

Advertising

  • evaluating agencies, 26 (Jul)

Alzheimer’s Care

  • during a disaster, 72 (Nov)

Assisted Living

  • 2006 Overview of Assisted Livingdata, 86 (Oct)

  • affordable, breakthrough in creating, 34 (Apr)

  • dining room management, 58 (Nov)

  • encouraging independence in, 28 (Apr)

  • Hurricane Katrina response, Louisiana facilities, 52 (Jan)

  • legislative and regulatory trends, 73 (Jun)

  • technological innovations in, evaluating, 42 (Sep)

Assistive Technologies

  • and The Boston Home, 30 (Aug)

B

Baby Boomers

  • changing demands of, 22 (Dec)

  • reinventing long-term care, 22 (Nov)

Bariatrics

  • pioneering work at Andover Village Retirement Community, 36 (Jun)

C

Cleanliness

  • carpet maintenance, special needs, 36 (Aug)

  • comprehensive approach to, 28 (Jan)

  • foodborne illness, prevention, 48 (Jun)

  • kitchen, pest control in, 48 (Aug)

Computers

  • and STRIVE study, 90 (Sep)

  • dashboards, how to use, 18 (Jul)

  • data protection, off-site, 42 (May)

  • electronic health records, LTC progress on, 18 (Jan)

  • fully integrated systems, benefits of, 24 (Jan)

  • HIMSS highlights, 90 (May)

  • intergenerational activities and, 46 (Dec)

  • National Provider Identifiers, 70 (Nov)

  • regional health information organizations (RHIOs), 56 (Nov)

  • staff training online, 24 (Aug)

  • working with vendors, 60 (May)

Culture Change

  • creating hospitality culture, 30 (Sep)

  • resident/family councils and, 62 (Nov)

  • true meaning of, 18 (Nov)

D

Deficit Reduction Act of 2005

  • collection and eligibility issues of, 46 (Oct)

  • staff education requirements, 32 (Nov)

Democrats

  • healthcare positions, pre-election, 12 (Nov)

Design

  • and healing gardens, 60 (Mar)

  • for social interaction, 20 (Oct)

  • for spinal cord injury, 54 (Apr)

  • furniture, to support aging, 72 (Aug)

  • landscape, 32 (Oct)

  • mold prevention, 28 (May)

  • rightsizing mechanical systems, 22 (May)

Diabetes

  • testing supplies, selection of, 12 (Jul)

Dining

  • assisted living, lessons from SNFs, 58 (Nov)

  • restaurant-style at affordable price, 42 (Dec)

  • senior-friendly meal plans, menus, 56 (Oct)

Disaster Planning

  • Alzheimer’s care and, 72 (Nov)

  • basic facility steps, 50 (May)

  • coordinating with the community, JCAHO guidance, 54 (May)

  • emergency preparedness, liability concerns, 74 (Jun)

DONs

  • as “endangered species,” 50 (Apr)

E

End-of-Life

  • bridging SNF/hospice gap, 60 (Nov)

  • ethical perspective on, 62 (Oct)

F

Falls

  • forming falls prevention team, 64 (Sep)

Financial

  • avoiding fraud, 58 (Sep)

  • closing a nursing home, 68 (Apr)

  • collections policy, 52 (Sep)

Financing

  • NIC mid-year review, lender/investor comments, 92 (Sep)

  • Steven Wolf plan, for long-term care, 64 (Mar)

  • U.S. and Canadian REITs compared, 76 (Jun)

Fire Management

  • maintaining aging fire alarms, 56 (Mar)

H

Hearing Loss

  • updated management of, 66 (Oct)

Health Insurance

  • premium reduction, staff wellness, 66 (Nov)

Hospice

  • bridging gap with SNFs, 60 (Nov)

I

Immigration Reform

  • LTC’s involvement, 12 (May)

Incontinence

  • managing tag F315, 80 (Apr)

Infection Control

  • evolving programs in LTC, 95 (May)

  • flu pandemic, preparing for, 46 (Sep)

  • foodborne illness, prevention, 48 (Jun)

Information Technology

  • and STRIVE study, 90 (Sep)

  • dashboards, use of, 18 (Jul)

  • electronic health records, LTC progress on, 18 (Jan)

  • fully integrated systems, benefits of, 24 (Jan)

  • HIMSS highlights, 90 (May)

  • intergenerational computer use, 46 (Dec)

  • National Provider Identifiers, 70 (Nov)

  • off-site backups, 42 (May)

  • regional health information organizations (RHIOs), 56 (Nov)

  • staff training online, 24 (Aug)

  • working with vendors, 60 (May)

Innovation

  • Thomas Edison model, for management, 24 (Dec)

Investigations

  • incident/accident, how-to, 44 (Nov)

L

Laundry

  • ergonomic design for, 88 (Mar)

  • upgrading equipment, 24 (Jul)

Legislation

  • 2006 election, Democratic victory, 12 (Dec)

  • 2006 election prospects, and long-term care, 16 (Apr)

  • Deficit Reduction Act, and “Imperial Presidency,” 12 (August)

  • Deficit Reduction Act, collection and eligibility problems, 46 (Oct)

  • Deficit Reduction Act, staff education requirements, 32 (Nov)

  • Democrats’ plans for, 12 (Nov)

  • GOP division on Capitol Hill, 10 (Jan)

  • Hurricane Katrina, Congressional investigation of, 16 (Mar)

  • immigration reform attempts, 12 (May)

  • provider tax and, 12 (Sep)

  • tort reform, Ensign bill, 12 (Jun)

  • White House Conference on Aging and, 14 (Oct)

Leadership

  • and American College of Health Care Administrators, Grachek views, 26 (Dec)

Lift Technology

  • Wyandot County Nursing Home program, 86 (September)

Litigation

  • 5 steps to getting sued, 64 (May)

  • emergency preparedness and, 74 (Jun)

  • head injuries and, 88 (Oct)

  • investigations, accidents/incidents, 44 (Nov)

  • liability prevention for “everyone,” 12 (Jan)

  • mental healthcare and, 52 (Nov)

  • motorized conveyance liability, 57 (Dec)

  • preventing hot water scalding, 64 (Aug)

  • resident care plan noncompliance, 81 (Mar)

  • resident oral health and, 76 (Apr)

  • resident smoking rights, 48 (Jan)

  • risk management, administrator’s viewpoint, 57 (Apr)

Long-Term Care Models

  • active aging, supportive of, 14 (Aug)

  • baby boomer influence on, 22 (Nov)

  • cohousing, for seniors, 30 (Mar)

  • community-based, Maryland program, 20 (Mar)

  • cottage-based, 24 (Mar)

  • Environments for Aging conference, 22 (Aug)

  • Health Facilities Association of Maryland model, 20 (Apr)

  • “imperfect” facilities, 54 (Sep)

  • long-term care company innovations, 85 (Mar)

  • PACE programs, Paul Willging on, 14 (Sep)

  • states accommodating baby boomers, 22 (Dec)

  • university-based retirement housing, 48 (Sep)

M

Maintenance

  • carpet, special needs, 36 (Aug)

  • creating a “care plan” for, 47 (Apr)

Marketing

  • word-of-mouth approach, 72 (Sep)

Medicare

  • gearing up for, 14 (Jun)

  • MDS coding for, 79 (Sep)

  • Part B checkup, 145 (Jul)

  • RUG-53, maximization, 58 (Jun)

  • RUG-53, new approach, 22 (Feb)

N

Not-For-Profit Report

  • admissions policies at Josephine, 85 (Sep)

  • animals and pets, Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home, 41 (Jun)

  • board of directors policy governance at La Posada, 63 (Apr)

  • Cider House Bistro at Brooksby Village, 45 (May)

  • community outreach at Mayflower Homes, 33 (Jan)

  • Day Spring dementia care, at CRISTA Senior Community, 42 (Nov)

  • elder abuse, sheltering victims at Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Center for Elder Abuse Prevention, 39 (Oct)

  • “friendraising” at Lebanon Valley Brethren Home, 45 (Mar)

  • intergenerational, Summer Sizzler Youth Program at Seashore Gardens Living Center, 59 (Aug)

  • Motown memories at Woodbridge Estates and Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, 61 (Apr)

  • multigenerational services/housing at Grand Traverse Pavilions, 83 (Sep)

  • music therapy, at Sherrill House, 40 (Nov)

  • restorative volleyball, at Sunnyside Nursing Home, 37 (Oct)

  • retirement planning seminar at Foulkeways at Gwynedd, 43 (Mar)

  • serving fresh local food, Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community, 57 (Aug)

  • Studio Art program, St. Leonard, 43 (Jun)

  • veteran care at Armed Forces Retirement Home, 35 (Dec)

  • veterans recognition at Lutheran Homes of Michigan, 43 (Feb)

Nurse Practitioners

  • role in family communication, 82 (Oct)

Nutrition

  • and wound healing, 26 (Nov)

P

PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly)

  • Paul Willging on, 14 (Sep)

Pest Control

  • controlling summer pests, 72 (Jun)

  • design features and, 44 (Oct)

  • fire ants, control program, 76 (Sep)

  • kitchens and, 48 (Aug)

  • landscaping to repel pests, 70 (Mar)

  • rodent control in winter, 46 (Jan)

Policy

  • Election 2006 impact on, 12 (Dec)

  • Environments for Aging conference, 22 (Aug)

  • lobbyists vs. educators, Paul Willging on, 16 (May)

  • long-term care association model, 20 (Apr)

  • long-term care association unity, lack of, 16 (Feb)

  • long-term care financing plan, Steven Wolf, 64 (Mar)

  • Medicaid provider taxes, CMS changes, 12 (Sep)

  • mental healthcare, SNF-based, 52 (Nov)

  • new CMS leader, 12 (Oct)

  • new federal policy needed, Daniel Farley view, 8 (Mar)

  • reader survey on, 16 (Dec)

  • tort reform legislation, prospects of, 12 (Jun)

  • White House Conference on Aging, evaluating, 12 (Feb)

  • White House Conference on Aging, positive view, 14 (Oct)

Post-Acute Care

  • finding your facility niche, 32 (Mar)

  • upgrading respiratory services, 20 (Sep)

Pressure Relief

  • F314 regulation and, 44 (Apr)

Purchasing

  • distributors, extra-value services, 10 (Jul)

  • leasing option, advantages of, 8 (Jul)

  • selecting diabetes testing supplies, 12 (Jul)

  • supply chain savings, UPS view, 74 (Oct)

R

Regulation

  • beyond survey checklist, 92 (May)

  • coping with Medicare Part D, 26 (Feb)

  • employee exemption, Department of Labor, 40 (Aug)

  • F314 and pressure relief, 44 (Apr)

  • F315 and incontinence management, 80 (Apr)

  • Psychosocial Outcome Severity Guide, 94 (Sep)

  • RUG-53 reimbursement, maximization, 58 (Jun)

  • RUG-53 reimbursement, new approach, 22 (Feb)

Rehabilitation

  • electrotherapy, uses of, 62 (Dec)

Reimbursement

  • CMS STRIVE study, 90 (Sep)

  • maximizing RUG-53 groupers, 58 (Jun)

  • MDS coding strategy, 79 (Sep)

  • provider assessment tax, CMS changes, 12 (Sep)

  • recovering late payments, 52 (Sep)

  • RUG-53, new approach, 22 (Feb)

  • upgrading Part B billing, 14 (Jul)

Resident Care Innovation

  • maximizing “choice,” 36 (Sep)

  • satisfaction survey comments, 66 (Sep)

Resident Councils

  • Successful implementation of, 62 (Nov)

Risk Management

  • administrator’s viewpoint on, 57 (Apr)

S

Safety

  • bed safety, preventing fires, 50 (Aug)

  • creating a culture of, 51 (Feb)

  • falls prevention team, forming of, 64 (Sep)

  • FDA bed safety guidance, 36 (May)

  • flu pandemic, preparing for, 46 (Sep)

  • food safety, in assisted living, 44 (Aug)

  • foodborne illness, prevention, 48 (Jun)

  • lift technology, Wyandot County Nursing Home, 86 (Sep)

  • medical gases, safe connections, 69 (Jun)

  • motorized conveyances and, 57 (Dec)

  • preventing head injuries, 88 (Oct)

Staffing

  • automated hiring technology, 40 (Feb)

  • avoiding micromanagement, 34 (Feb)

  • CNAs speak out, 38 (Mar)

  • creating a “talent plan” for, 42 (Jan)

  • direct observation, for quality improvement, 20 (Jun)

  • empowering CNAs, 32 (Feb)

  • mystery-shopping interviews, 78 (Oct)

  • nurse practitioners, and family communications, 82 (Oct)

  • online training, 24 (Aug)

  • outreach programs, 8 (Feb)

  • recruitment, updated strategies, 28 (Jun)

  • timekeeping systems, contributions of, 22 (Jul)

  • tracking staff time, 50 (Dec)

  • working with local alliances, Genesis HealthCare, 26 (Aug)

Strategic Planning

  • need in LTC, Willging on, 14 (Nov)

Survey

  • beyond checklist approach, 92 (May)

  • Psychosocial Outcome Severity Guide, 94 (Sep)

T

Technology

  • assisted living technologies, evaluating, 42 (Sep)

  • assistive technologies, The Boston Home, 30 (Aug)

Timekeeping

  • timekeeping systems, contributions of, 22 (Jul)

  • tracking staff time, 50 (Dec)

Transportation

  • buses, future technologies of, 33 (May)

  • buses/vans purchase planning, 94 (Oct)

W

Wellness

  • and staff, insurance premium reduction, 66 (Nov)

  • Presbyterian Homes program, 52 (Mar)

Weight Loss

  • interpretation and management, 70 (Oct)

Wound Care

  • F314 and pressure relief, 44 (Apr)

  • negative pressure therapy, 56 (Jan)

  • nutrition and, 26 (Nov)

  • wound care professional, hiring of, 80 (Jun)

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