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Perseverance pays off when targeting physicians for referrals
A basic strategy you should use to grow qualified referrals is targeting physicians for referral development.…
The first 24 hours: Best practices for response to serious incidents
An unfortunate reality in the long-term care industry is that even the best-run facilities will…
LTPAC HIT Summit: Harnessing the power of resident consumerism and wellness engagement
As myriad entities strive to standardize assessment information and other data sets deemed crucial for…
Spaces and interpersonal communication
We have talked before about the power of language to communicate negative or positive attitudes,…
LTPAC HIT Summit: Leaders reveal goals, concerns for 2012-2014 and meaningful use
Morning speakers sketched out the two-year scope of LTPAC’s health information needs and goals at…
Finding a good AFO vendor
Last week the orthotist agreed to repair my right AFO (ankle-foot orthoses)strap, left the room…
TV show inspires creativity in LTC staff
Inspiration for activities—even staff enrichment—can be found almost anywhere. The Apprentice television show sparked the…
MDS 3.0: Processing the flurry of updates
Over the past year the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published survey…
Slicing and dicing nursing home business risk
The nursing home industry is not meant for the fainthearted. It is an environment brimming…
Follow Long-Term Living’s coverage of the LTPAC HIT Summit
The long-term care industry is at an exciting crossroads as advancements in technology converge with…
A bitter battle on Capitol Hill
Another bitter battle is brewing on Capitol Hill over how to prevent student loan interest…
A team approach to HIT
Last month, the Office of the National Coordinator held a roundtable meeting of LTPAC (long-term…