(A) Purpose. In accordance with section 5165.157 of the Revised Code, this rule establishes an alternative purchasing model for the provision of nursing facility (NF) services to ventilator dependent individuals which may include ventilator weaning. (B) Definitions....

Caregivers are the backbone and most vital element in short-term and long-term care facilities. Hiring and maintaining compassionate, competent, and well-trained staff is imperative in each skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehabilitation center or facility....

Senior care facilities are home to a large percentage of our nation’s older adults. Home goes beyond a roof over their head and a few meals a day. Senior care facilities strive to provide belonging, support, relationships, and purpose to seniors in their care....

This article was published on the McKnights Long-Term Care News website and written by Brian Wallace on August 31, 2021. You can view the full article on the McKnights website:...

This article was written in Skilled Nursing News in 2021 but is well worth the read today! The article was written by Alex Zorn on July 27, 2021, and the full article is published on the Skilled Nursing News website and can be found by following this link:...

This article was written by Maggie Flynn on June 16, 2019 but is still full of valuable information for us all. Review the full article and images on the Skilled Nursing News website:...

This article is from March of 2016 but well worth the read! It was written by Barb Bednar and posted on McKnights Long-Term Care News. Review the full article on the McKnights Long-Term Care News website:...

This article was published on 4/9/2021 on Skilled Nursing News and written by Maggie Flynn on April 8, 2021. This article is posted on the Dialyze Direct website: Dialyzedirect.com For skilled nursing facilities, the ability to treat patients in place has far-reaching...

In the senior healthcare world, it is crucial to understand the perspective of the resident (or patient). Once a care provider understands the world and experiences of the resident, they can help improve their quality of life. Care providers can strive to understand...

As the COVID-19 vaccine is more widely available, there has been a "nearly 99 percent decline in new COVID-19 cases among nursing home residents." Seniors and healthcare workers were among the first groups to get vaccinated, and because of this, the clinical crisis is...