Local infrastructure risks may include aging water systems, deteriorating roads, crumbling bridges, and outdated drainage networks, which could undermine even the most carefully developed emergency ...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

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Long term care providers across the nation are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) ...

Despite the clear advantages of board-certification in gerontological nursing, however, only 1 percent of RNs have this credential. The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Gero Nurse Prep course ...

In this episode, host Debbie Stadtler sits down with Mark Klyczek, FACHE, president and CEO of Virginia Health Services, to explore how apprenticeships are helping solve health care’s workforce ...