Archive for May, 2009
Electronic Health Records Timeline in Stimulus Bill could be Unrealistic, Senior Health IT Official Says
The timeline set for implementing new healthcare technology may have been underestimated by lawmakers. This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Kindergarten Class at Nursing Home Graduating
Windsor Place Nursing Home in Kansas has a program that merges all-day Kindergartners with it’s residents. Read how this has affected the staff, residents and children in an article from The Associated Press.
How Can Long Term Care Insurance keep up with Inflation ?
In order to keep up with rising health care costs, it is important to purchase an inflation protection rider for your long-term care insurance policy. This will help to insure that your health benefits will raise throughout time. This article from Information About Now.
Nursing Homes Save Millions Using Care Improvement Program
The Quality Improvement Program of Missouri has improved the overall quality of care for residents and has saved 3.7 million for state participating facilities and healthcare providers. Learn more about this program in an article from Long-Term Living.
“Facts About” Cards Highlight 10 Questions LTC Residents Should Ask
“10 Questions to Answer” is a helpful series of questions for families and seniors to consider before making long-term care choices and decisions. This article from Long-Term Living.
Nursing Homes keep an eye on Security
This article from Alabama’s Times Daily talks about the different security measures that are in place at local nursing homes. How safe and secure is your facility ?
Spending Up Front to Save at the Back End
This article from Healthcare Design discusses things that should be considered before deciding to remodel your facility.
Week in Review: May 15, 2009
We at Basic American Comfort would like to bring to you the most interesting news in long-term care this week.
HBO Alzheimer’s Project
HBO’s Alzheimer’s Project gives us a look at the faces behind this disease. Here are five films from The Alzheimer’s Association you can view on line that tell the story of how Alzheimer’s not only affects the patient stricken with this robbing disease but also how it affects the family.
Nursing Home Evolves with Changing Times
Read about a nursing home that is working toward meeting the progressive needs of today’s seniors. This article from Connect Tristates tells the story of this ongoing process.
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