I am thrilled to be the featured speaker for the North Carolina Culture Change Coalition at upcoming symposiums scheduled around the state. As I discussed in a previous article, the North Carolina Culture Change Coalition understands that leadership is responsible for the organizational culture, which drives quality care, compliance, resident, family and staff satisfaction andContinue reading “Gilster to be Featured Speaker at North Carolina Culture Change Coalition Symposium”
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Staff Turnover, Person-Centered Care and Regulations
Following my recent article on person-centered care (PCC) regulations, a question asked on my thoughts on the challenges of providing PCC considering the staffing challenges facing the industry. There is no doubt that PCC is much more easily provided when there is a sufficient number of consistent staff. PCC is at its core relationship based,Continue reading “Staff Turnover, Person-Centered Care and Regulations”
Emphasis on Person-Centered Care Citations is Underway
Person-centered care is a well-established philosophy of care incorporating the needs and desires of each person. Providing person-centered care is dependent upon “knowing the person” as a unique, one-of-a-kind individual. This philosophy is not new and should not be a foreign concept for anyone working in healthcare, particularly long-term care. Elements were addressed as farContinue reading “Emphasis on Person-Centered Care Citations is Underway”
First Antipsychotics, Now Antianxiety and Hypnotics: Can your Staff Manage Without?
Nursing facilities have been successful in reducing the number of antipsychotics in the past few years, even exceeding the CMS goal. The monitoring of antianxiety and hypnotic medications, while once a discussion, is now a reality, as CMS announced last week that they will now be monitoring antianxiety and hypnotics. While there is not aContinue reading “First Antipsychotics, Now Antianxiety and Hypnotics: Can your Staff Manage Without?”
Your Choice: Complain or be Proactive
Healthcare, and especially long-term care, can be a rather difficult place to work these days. Leaders have been inundated with multiple changes and new regulations, including requirements for additional electronic connectivity and software, while at the same time dealing with declining reimbursement. In addition, goals and mandates exist for new transitional care and “partnerships” withContinue reading “Your Choice: Complain or be Proactive”
CMS Regulations, Dementia Care and More: American College of Health Care Administrators Winter Conference
Annual conferences are an opportunity to stay abreast of changes in the industry and creative programs to enhance practice and outcomes in long term care. It is an opportunity to meet other colleagues in the industry who can serve as future resources and mentors. This year’s ACHCA Winter Marketplace will be hosted at Bally’s inContinue reading “CMS Regulations, Dementia Care and More: American College of Health Care Administrators Winter Conference”
Dementia Care Expertise for Health Care Providers 