Local infrastructure risks may include aging water systems, deteriorating roads, crumbling bridges, and outdated drainage networks, which could undermine even the most carefully developed emergency ...

With the so-called silver tsunami of aging baby boomers well on its way, long term care operators have no choice but to adapt to this new generation of customers—if they haven’t already. One of the ...

The Long-Term Care Data Cooperative helps assisted living communities put their data to work to find opportunities for improvement. So, the next question becomes how can assisted living communities ...

Facilities are feeling the impact of LTC pharmacy closures and disruptions in care. See how PharmScript can provide your team ...

Long term care services are in greater demand than ever. Given that the oldest Baby Boomers will turn 80 next year, the industry has responded by improving operations, leveraging technology, ...

Assisted living communities and nursing homes are seeing more residents with opioid use disorder (OUD), chronic mental health issues, and traumatic brain injuries. These special populations require ...

There is always a new technology hitting the market, and with it comes promises of innovative capabilities and a slew of bells and whistles. It’s easy to feel like a kid in a high-tech candy store as ...

Firefighters, fire marshals, and fire chiefs know how vulnerable long term care settings can be in the case of a fire. Residents with limited mobility, intellectual limitations, oxygen use, and other ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to redefine health care, offering tools that address complex challenges with precision and scalability. Among its most promising applications is the use of AI ...

In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler, sits down with Dr. David Gifford, chief medical officer at the American Health Care Association, to discuss the Get Vaccinated campaign, which streamlines ...

In the long term care profession, understanding the differences between Quality Measure (QM) exclusions outlined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and clinical standards of ...

The long term care industry is no stranger to high turnover rates. In fact, according to the 2023 AHCA/NCAL survey, the average turnover rate for nursing staff in skilled nursing facilities hovers ...