Marketplace Experts

True, residents in long-term facilities do get wounds — even though we all work very hard to make sure they don’t — but we’d rather not talk about the subject. 

What are CHOW’s, and why are they relevant to me working in a healthcare facility? Suffice it to say that this market craze is affecting all aspects of the skilled nursing world, especially on the financial...

If the COVID-19 pandemic impressed on the general population for the first time just how deadly infections can be in long-term care settings, veterans of the industry likely weren’t surprised. ...

Hospitals and health systems are under increasing financial pressure due to lower revenue and higher costs, with many provider organizations falling into the red.  “Nine months into an extremely...

For individuals experiencing cognitive changes, it can become increasingly difficult to communicate unmet needs. If these needs remain unaddressed, it is common for them to be expressed through different...

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is having a moment. By now, you must have heard something about how artificial intelligence is going to revolutionize this or that. Maybe you’re excited about that, maybe...

While health tech has seen rapid, widespread adoption over the past decade, some areas of the healthcare industry that could benefit greatly have been slow adopters — particularly among senior care. ...

Career stall-out is a frustration that many individuals in senior living and care know deeply and painfully. It can be extremely difficult for people to advance in senior care without additional training...

In many long-term care facilities, wound care starts at the top of an individual’s healthcare team, with the doctor or lead nurse examining the resident for wounds and recommending treatment for them. ...

For nearly 15 years, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Five-Star Quality Rating System for long-term care facilities has been a single source of truth for multiple parties.  Consumers...