Working in the long-term care industry, you most likely have heard of the national program called, Money Follows the Person. It is a 12-year old program that was designed with helping seniors and people with disabilities transition from nursing homes to in-home care and community driven care. This program has been called one of the most successful and longest running programs of its kind to date. Statistics show that more [...]
As 2018 begins, many long-term care facilities are looking to predictions for the upcoming year, however, what many facilities need to look at is what will not happen in 2018. While there were some great things accomplished in the industry in 2017, and more promised in 2018, there are always a few positions that cause friction. Here are a few predictions for the long-term care industry, that will most likely [...]
As more and more studies begin to surface around sensory impairment, cognitive impairment, and how skilled nursing facilities and other long-term care facilities need to improve their programs, many facilities are doing just that – focusing on sense-sensitive facilities. Addressing these specific needs of patients and residents will allow them to live a better quality of life, full of dignity, joy and some much-needed independence. Here are a few things [...]
Are you prepared for the increase in Alzheimer’s care that will be needed over the next decade? It is estimated that approximately 4 million people will need SNF-level Alzheimer’s care in the coming years. With more than 47 million people in the United States today showing some signs of cognitive impairment, it will be critical for skilled nursing facilities to be ready for an increase in this type of patient. [...]
Eviction of a resident can happen for many reasons at a skilled nursing facility, however, very few facilities understand the proper protocols, which can cause some undue legal action. In recent months, resident eviction has become a more prominent issue, even making national headlines. It is important that you are aware of the rules you must follow, and how to make the process less intimidating for the resident. The federal [...]
