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June 2010 Blog Posts (13)

Beeglue fights MRSA!!!!!?!

Beeglue could play a crucial role in the fight against MRSA. University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland researchers have discovered that beeglue - the sticky substance found in beehives - could have natural antibacterial properties that are effective against MRSA. Beeglue has been used as a folk remedy for several ailments and is also known as propolis.

Hospital acquired MRSA has now spread to communities. Vancomycin is the usual treatment that carries serious side effects and… Continue

Added by MARK SLAUGHTER B.S.,M.S.,L.N.F.A on June 30, 2010 at 10:43am — 1 Comment

Quality Care Starts with Background Checks

We all know how important it is to hire the right person but more important do we really know who we are hiring? Getting a background check done is not only a requirement in most states but being able to get the results back in a timely fashion is important. I highly recommend Background Check Solution (www.backgroundsolution.com) they are fast with results and less expensive than competitors I've used in the past.

Thank you for keeping our… Continue

Added by Deborah Burton on June 29, 2010 at 5:15pm — No Comments

Release of Liability for Drivers

Release of Liability for Drivers…

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Added by MARK SLAUGHTER B.S.,M.S.,L.N.F.A on June 29, 2010 at 10:49am — No Comments

Long Term Care - Could Wipe Out State Budgets

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Added by Tony Perry on June 25, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Provisions You May Want to Add to Your Admission Agreements

Provisions You May Want to Add to Your Admission Agreements

By: Gabriela Sanchez

Resident Admission Agreements are very important documents that govern a facility’s and resident’s interactions not only during the residency period, but also long after a resident has discharged from the facility. Therefore, it is important to think about what terms you should include in your Admission Agreement now that may assist you later, particularly if the relationship with a resident or… Continue

Added by Aaron Besen on June 24, 2010 at 4:25pm — No Comments

Top Reasons Why Most Nursing Homes Develop Inhouse Acquired Pressure Ulcers and Why We Should Feel ashamed when it happens

Do you know what one of the most often used arguments in lawsuits against nursing homes is? “The facility allowed the patient to develop avoidable bedsores…” As Nursing Home Professionals, it is our job to ensure that our residents do not develop any bedsores / pressure areas in our facility. But, it happens in every nursing out there at one point or another.

I can’t tell you how many facilities I’ve entered that did not know the first thing about preventive skin care. A recent facility I… Continue

Added by MARK SLAUGHTER B.S.,M.S.,L.N.F.A on June 23, 2010 at 5:09pm — 3 Comments

Nurse Practitioner

Does anyone know of a Nurse Practitioner that is looking for a great job? This company pays top dollar and the benefits are excllent.

Added by Deborah McNeese on June 23, 2010 at 3:19pm — No Comments

Language to use when developing an acceptable POC Part I

***Always use the term "alleged" when answering deficiencies on…

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Added by MARK SLAUGHTER B.S.,M.S.,L.N.F.A on June 23, 2010 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Long Term Care Leaders and Advocates Turn Up Heat on Congress to Act Now

(In case you missed this last week.)…

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Added by Tony Perry on June 21, 2010 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Reimbursable Bad Debt – How 90% of Nursing Homes are Losing Thousands in Revenue Each Month

Many Nursing Home Administrators and Business Office Managers do not fully understand the concept of Medicare Reimbursable Bad Debt or realize the potential dollars they may be forfeiting. I am going to try to break it down so that you can stop losing money and capitalize on an opportunity sitting right in front of you.

Let’s set up a typical NH scenario:

Resident Jane Doe fell at home and broke her hip. She was admitted into the hospital for more than 3 midnights and had hip surgery.… Continue

Added by MARK SLAUGHTER B.S.,M.S.,L.N.F.A on June 17, 2010 at 1:38pm — 2 Comments

NEW OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE RULES FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

NEW OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE RULES FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

Buried within the 906 pages of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 are new ownership disclosure rules that apply to SNFs. SNFs have always been required to disclose ownership information as part of state licensure laws and through the…

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Added by Aaron Besen on June 14, 2010 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment