Breaking Down Stereotypes Between Young and Old: A Creative Campus Program
View a short QuickCast about a creative engagement program designed to help organizations build positive intergenerational relationships with high school and college age students.
Medicaid and Mental Health Toolkit
Older adults deserve access to effective and affordable mental health support and counseling. As the single largest payer for mental health services, Medicaid plays a unique role in the lives of Americans with mental health challenges. ...
2022 Kansas County Health Rankings Released – Where Does Your County Stand?
The annual Kansas 2022 County Health Rankings were released on April 27th. To support state and local health improvement efforts, the Kansas Health Institute has produced individual county profiles that include a five-year comparison of...
May 9th – Deadline to Participate in Annual Study on LPC, Assisted Living and Memory...
Since 1992, The State of Seniors Housing survey has widely disseminated financial performance data for seniors housing. The 2022 State of Seniors Housing Survey is here. Please submit completed surveys to colleen.blumenthal@healthtrust.com. Email Collen if you have any questions about...
Board Practices and Processes: Access Our Resource on Good Governance
Strong and effective governance boards is a key aspect of a successful organization. Access the Board Practices and Processes virtual course to guide your organization through the fundamental responsibilities, practices, and principles of good governance. Jane...
Poll Finds, Despite Preference, Older Adults Unprepared to Age at Home
The National Poll on Healthy Aging released this week found that many people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s need to do more to modify their homes or plan for services they may need to age...
New Research: Enhancing Frontline Nurse Management
Frontline nurse managers are in a unique position to influence how care is provided in LTSS settings. Yet, they don’t always have the skills they need to carry out their multifaceted role. Check out the...
Ziegler CFO Hotline Results
Ziegler CFO Hotline Results: March 2022 Resident Monthly Fee Increases.
Alzheimer’s Association’s Annual Report Released
The Alzheimer’s Association released their annual Facts and Figures report which echoes much of the recent public conversations on the home care workforce. The report states that the country needs to have almost 35% more home...
Antibiotic Stewardship Communication from CDC
CDC recently released a Nursing Home Communication toolkit to help nursing home healthcare professionals better communicate with residents and families on antibiotic treatment expectations. Pressure from family members to prescribe antibiotics to nursing home residents when...
Have You Had Your Weekly Dose?
The Health Quality Innovation Network’s Weekly Dose Office Hours webinar series provides current updates on COVID-19 guidance and vaccine information. As a Medicare Quality Innovation Network – Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO), HQIN is dedicated...
New Research That May Have Bearing on How you Fulfill Your Mission Going Forward?...
New research released from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University looks at peoples’ experiences with their housing’s accessibility. According to the research, of the nation’s households, about 5% or 6.8 million,...