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08/30/2022

Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth at the MHCA convention today!

08/23/2020

Some strategies for distance learning from the granddaddy of distance learning:

Sal Khan, a pioneer of online learning, says virtual instruction can't replace the real thing. With many schools going virtual this fall, he says building in one-on-one interaction will go a long way.

04/24/2020

Some helpful suggestions from the American Health Care Association for Care Facilities, focused on strategies for communication with families during Covid distancing/lockdown.

03/13/2020

For family and friends of residents in nursing homes, please consider this recommendation to protect your loved ones, and refrain from visiting them.

Based on current information, the best way we can protect our elderly, particularly those in full time nursing care, is to leave them alone. Failing to do so could mean we are the carrier that is responsible for many deaths.

Dr. David Gifford, a geriatrician and Chief Medical Officer of AHCA/NCAL addresses family members of residents in nursing homes and assisted living communiti...

03/10/2020

We are monitoring closely directives and recommendations from CMS and CDC to best partner with our nursing home clients.

Because Covid-19 appears to be much more dangerous to the elderly population, protecting residents at our client facilities requires our highest levels of care and vigilance.

08/30/2019

Soooo, I’m a big fan of having certified low voltage cabling experts handle running data wires. But, every once in a while, I do one myself to save a client some money. I was reminded today why they are well paid, and why I need to let them do it...

Reason #7: That moment when you reach above the ceiling tile, grab the end of your cable, pull on it, and discover it’s not your cable, it’s a rodent tail.

05/19/2019

“Results of this systematic review conclude that EHRs show significant improvement in the management of documentation in LTC facilities and enhanced quality outcomes. “

Long-term care (LTC) facilities are an important part of the health care industry, providing care to the fastest-growing group of the population. However, the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) in LTC facilities lags behind other areas of the ...

05/19/2019

Some interesting data about electronic health records adoption rates in skilled nursing facilities. The biggest takeaway for me: 64% of SNF’s used EHR in 2016. That means there are still 36% of facilities that are using paper! Would YOU want your caregivers limited by paper records?

Still a lot of work for us to do to help facilities take advantage of the benefits of the information revolution!

05/17/2019

Cheers to the hard working, warm hearted folks at Maple Lawn Nursing Home! It’s a pleasure to be a small part of what you do!

This is National Skilled Nursing Care Week. We are grateful for every employee at Maple Lawn Nursing Home. We have a team that provides compassionate care while tending to our residents. We'd like to recognize a few of our employees for their years of service:
-Cheryl Barger: 30 years
-Jeff Funkenbusch: 30 years
-Dawn Wagner: 25 years
-Debbie Anderson: 25 years
-Brittany Blackford: 10 years
-Lori Witwer: 5 years
-Ron Kraft: 5 years
-Jennifer Johnson: 5 years
-Candace Orange: 5 years
-Kathy Lewis: 5 years
-Cammie Foster: 5 years
-Alice Humphrey: 5 years

05/16/2019

I gave this presentation at the Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrator's meeting a while back. Thought it might be helpful to some, particularly nursing home admins that are considering electronic medical records.