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Snowbirds in Florida
I just returned from a two-week vacation in the Florida Keys, which I happily shared with at least…
Projects Read MoreFDA may switch hydrocodone to stricter access level
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering changing hydrocodone from a Schedule III class of drug to…
News Read MoreHow to reposition dated LTC assets
Ensuring that our long-term care (LTC) facilities do not become a thing of the past requires careful consideration…
Projects Read MoreShare your LTC community’s award-worthy care program
The long-term care industry is not for the faint of heart. It’s a tough, demanding business for owners,…
Projects Read MoreNamaste: Honoring the spirit within
Winchester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Winchester, Mass., has a diverse dementia population in varying stages of the devastating…
Projects Read MoreCMS cleans up guidelines on laundry and infection control
New clarifications to the laundry regulations for nursing facilities will update the guidelines to include the roles of…
News Read MoreCMS mandates greater disclosure on provider/manufacturer relationships
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule Friday requiring providers to report financial…
News Read MoreA care plan tweak can have big results
Janeen (pseudonym) is the heavyset resident I blogged about this past December. She has lived in this facility…
Projects Read MoreAdministration expands opt-out for ACA contraceptives mandate
The legal battle between religious organizations and employers and the Administration over the ACA's mandate that employer-sponsored health…
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