December 2008 29 12 Issue of McKnight's Long Term Care News
December 2008
News
White House pointing in different directions
Just a handful of weeks from inauguration day, long-term care providers were still scratching their heads, trying to figure out whether they were happy with ...
Baucus: Shift funding from facilities to home
Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) provoked criticism from the long-term care community last month when he suggested that the next Congress consider policies to "shift the ...
Union dues: Obama may feel pressure to back 'card check'
President-elect Barack Obama's transition team was facing an onslaught of advice, and what some could call threats, after winning the popular vote Nov. 4.
State News
Hidden cameras keep a watchful eye on care
New York's attorney general is expanding the use of hidden camera technology to the Buffalo region.
Features
'E'-harmony
While it might require some significant financial investment, information technology can positively affect an organization.
Lessons learned
After an especially virulent flu season last year, providers are planning to be wiser about preventing outbreaks in 2009.
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Design
Old problem, new approach
The winners of AAHSA's 'Last Designer Standing' competition share their secrets to creating an attractive and functional resident room.
Leading by example
Power of community action
In the six months since Brinton Manor of Glen Mills, PA, teamed up with Kiwanis International, the nation's first SNF-based Aktion Club has already proven ...
The big picture
Let's not shop 'til we drop
Our elected officials appear to have embraced the notion that you have to spend money to make money. Or at least that you have to ...
Editor’s desk
With new administration come fears, uncertainty
Interesting: that's about the only way a third-party observer can sum up the "What's next?" phase of presidential politics when it comes to long-term care.
