Michelle Shank
Unlocking Quality Elder Care with a Needs Assessment Tool
As we navigate the intricate web of life, there comes a time when we need to extend a compassionate hand to those who once held us up –...
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Michelle Shank
- Aug 13
- 2 min
Embracing Change in Long-Term Care Facilities: Pioneer Network and CFI Center for Innovation Leading the Way
In the realm of long-term care, a significant shift is underway. Traditional nursing homes are evolving into vibrant communities that...
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Michelle Shank
- Jul 8
- 3 min
The Impact of Music on Elderly Mental Health in Nursing Homes
The significance of mental health and emotional well-being for elderly in LTC's cannot be understated. The challenges of aging can sometimes
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Michelle Shank
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Creating Healthy Sleep Patterns at LTC Facilities
In the fast-paced world we live in, with hectic schedules and endless distractions, we often underestimate the importance of a good...
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Michelle Shank
- May 9
- 2 min
Retaining Nurses in LTC Facilities: A Vital Challenge in Creating Safe and Supportive Environments
In the landscape of healthcare, Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities stand as essential pillars of support for our aging population.
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Michelle Shank
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Dementia Residents and Workplace Violence
An important topic to acknowledge and address are the risk factors associated with working in a long term care facility. The residents...
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Michelle Shank
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Benefits of Delivered Care to Patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities in Louisiana
Delivered care in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) offers numerous benefits to patients in Louisiana. These benefits include: Improved...
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Michelle Shank
- Feb 9
- 2 min
Leveraging PDPM for Enhanced Patient Care and Management in Nursing Home Facilities
The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) has revolutionized reimbursement for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), focusing on the...
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Michelle Shank
- Jan 10
- 3 min
PDPM Medicare Classification and Mobile X-ray Reimbursement
The Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is a new Medicare classification system that changes the way health service providers are...
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Michelle Shank
- Dec 4, 2023
- 2 min
Identify Staff Burnout and How to Address It Early
Working at long term care facilities rate high for job satisfaction but often low for emotional and physical exhaustion. Staff burnout in...
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Michelle Shank
- Nov 1, 2023
- 2 min
How the Gray Divorce Impacts Housing and Retirement
Gray divorce is a rising trend in the United States, with the divorce rate for people over 50 increasing by 200% in the past 25 years....
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Michelle Shank
- Oct 15, 2023
- 2 min
Home Delivery Supporting Elder Care Facilities
Home delivery services can have a significant impact on the quality of life for seniors in nursing homes and long-term care facilities....
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Michelle Shank
- Sep 22, 2023
- 2 min
The Burden CMS is Placing on LTC's
CMS is proposing a sweeping change to the operations of long term care facilities. How will these proposed changes impact our industry?...
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Michelle Shank
- Sep 1, 2023
- 2 min
Pros and Cons of Nursing Home Ownership Transparency
Nursing home ownership transparency in Louisiana is important for a number of reasons. First, it allows families to know who is...
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Michelle Shank
- Aug 1, 2023
- 2 min
Unapproved Ultrasound Devices: Warning from the FDA
The FDA issued a warning in July against a Texas manufacturer and distributor by RoyalVibe Health, CellQuicken, or Well-Being Reality....
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Michelle Shank
- Jul 1, 2023
- 1 min
Breaking Down Swallow Studies: FEES vs Barium
In this month's blog we want to discuss the difference between Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) versus Modified...
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Michelle Shank
- Jun 1, 2023
- 2 min
Medicare Payments Tied to Nursing Home Worker Retention
During a time nursing homes are experiencing staffing crisis, an executive order directing HHS to consider "issuing several regulations...
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Michelle Shank
- May 1, 2023
- 2 min
Facing Increasing Elder Populations and Staffing Challenges in Long-term Care Facilities
The COVID pandemic forced the healthcare industry to move from in-person visits to telehealth. Referrals and treatments also drastically...
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Michelle Shank
- Jan 12, 2023
- 2 min
4 Reasons to Use Mobile Ultrasound Services
Mobile ultrasound services are beneficial to the patient, caretakers, and medical staff for many reasons. In our latest Mobile Medical of...
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Michelle Shank
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
How Your Organization Can Benefit From Mobile X-ray
Benefits of Mobile Digital Imaging and lab services include improving patient safety, saves money, higher quality patient care, and improves
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