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‘New eyes’ for nursing homes through QIS
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new…
Meth lab fire in Ohio nursing home spotlights bizarre tactics of producing drug
A recent fire at a Northeast Ohio nursing home that left one man dead and…
2012 OPTIMA Award: Call for submissions!
It’s time once again for LTC providers to reflect on innovative programs their teams have created…
Are Wii ready for the baby boomers?
Activities directors are facing the biggest challenge of their careers—accommodating the influx of multitudes of…
When residents move out, who fills their place?
Last Monday, three residents who have been here longer than me were scheduled to move…
When resident aggression turns physical
It’s the violence in nursing homes story that receives far less press: Residents striking out…
A toast ‘to your health’ might not be so healthy for LTC seniors
Everyone is gearing up for the new, livelier environments that baby boomers will demand in…
Boomers reveal ignorance about Medicare
The ’60s British rock band The Who created an anthem for baby boomers with its…
Family-owned SNFs: Can they survive?
Ten years ago one of the 12 Bortz family-owned nursing home facilities in Michigan won…
What to expect from an OSHA visit
It’s looking like a good Monday. No call-offs. No complaints. No weekend catastrophes. Coffee is…
Did federal surveyors influence medication changes?
Federal surveyors were here in December, the first time I had seen them survey. A…
4 ways psychology can improve your bottom line
It’s common knowledge that mental health and physical health are connected, but are you aware…