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Senses respond to aromatherapy
Recently, I visited a beautiful Asian-influenced boutique hotel that was artfully appointed with modern furnishings and tasteful decor.…
Projects Read MoreCBO: 10-year repeal of sustainable growth rate would cost $316 billion
Permanent repeal of the sustainable growth rate, which controls the Medicare fees physicians receive for their services, would…
News Read MorePork gets political for nursing homes
Oh the joy of covering another presidential election year. Issues from years past rear their ugly heads as…
Projects Read MoreCMS rule would increase Medicaid drug pricing transparency, save $17.7 billion
A new proposed rule on medication pricing transparency would save an estimated $17.7 billion over five years on…
News Read MoreKitchen safety in long-term care
There is no doubt that the kitchen is one of the most dynamic areas in your LTC facility…
Projects Read MoreHospitality and leadership in the dining room
Picture a leader. What image comes to mind? Did you picture a caregiver for whom English is a…
Projects Read MoreControlling infection through design
By now, the majority of medical staff and administrators in acute care settings realize that hospital-acquired infections pose…
Trends Read MoreIn face of fiscal meltdown, Illinois funds nursing home safety
Illinois is in trouble. Big, ugly fiscal trouble. The Wall Street Journal recently referred to it as “the…
Projects Read MoreWhen residents start food fights
A few weeks ago, a 20-something severely disabled resident, who I will call John, returned to this nursing…
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