October 2021

Managing medications is just part of the job as the needed pandemic treatments, policies keep evolving.

Applications were expected to begin rolling in punctually on Sept. 29 as long-term care providers, among others, seek their share of a new, $25.5 billion round of coronavirus relief funding.

The Biden administration raised the stakes significantly in August, first announcing that nursing homes would need to have staff members fully vaccinated to receive Medicaid or Medicare funding, and three...

Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services’ Memory Care Unit features novel design elements to create a special environment for residents.

Mithuna Srinivasan, Ph.D., Principal Research Scientist, NORC

In labor-challenged market, salary experts say there are few bargains to be had.

Paul Harrison, President and CEO, Village at Incarnate Word

Community members across Guthrie, OK, stopped for a moment in late August to celebrate the birthday of the state’s oldest resident on record. 

How can we get our staff to realize we know they care deeply for their residents? Also, how can we show more support, and get ideas from them for improving resident care?

Why is wound care so important in post-acute facilities?