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Pressure Ulcers: Changing habits can combat clinical and legal problems
Despite improvements in technology and an ever-increasing array of dressings and topical agents, pressure ulcers and other wounds…
Projects Read MoreCMS proposes higher pay rates for end-stage renal disease
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a policy change Monday that would affect the way…
News Read MoreAre LTC settings prepared to deal with emergencies? The Office of Inspector General (OIG) thinks not.
When disaster strikes or your facility’s systems are not up to circumventing unusual, stressful conditions—like the intense heat…
Projects Read MoreLong-Term Living takes brief holiday break
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, Long-Term Living will take a break from publishing news, articles and…
News Read MoreOne-on-one with…Gary Wheeler
No one will argue that these are tough economic times. People and organizations need to do more with…
Projects Read MoreEnvironmental sustainability by design for assisted living
When The Shelter Group made plans to develop the 90-unit Brightview South River assisted living community in Anne…
Projects Read MoreFamily members: 5 ways to turn fault finders into fans
For most families, entry into a nursing home is like being teleported onto a strange new planet. The…
Projects Read MoreHow nursing facilities have changed my lifestyle
When I first moved to a nursing home 16 years ago, I thought I would keep busy reading,…
Projects Read MoreAfter the decision: Get your house in order
In the wake of last week’s 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act…
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