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Is Quality Really Better in Not for Profit Nursing Homes?

Canadian researchers published a study in the British Medical Journal in which they examined 82 studies carried out in the United States and Canada from 1965 to 2003 comparing quality between for-profit and not-for-profit nursing homes. Forty studies showed significantly better quality in not-for-profit homes and three showed the quality...

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The PR Implications of a Bad Experience

Thanks to Jonathan Rosenfeld for calling this to attention. The narrator, while not totally compelling, nonetheless paints a story of life for his father in one nursing home. Think the experience is not important. This is the result when it is not.

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Home Page Whats New Feature

What’s New Home Health Can Help Hospitals Improve Satisfaction, 8/6/15, McKesson Does Population Health Really Account for Dementia, Alzheimer’s? The Charlotte Today Show, Caregiver Stress Falling Off the Cliff – The Need for Real-Time Communications 3 Ways to Cultivate a Value-Based Mindset, Hospital Impact The Safety Impact of Caregiver-Patient Feedback,...

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Homepage Quote

“Anthony Cirillo is a passionate advocate for creating exceptional experiences across the continuum of healthcare. His article, The Chief Experience Officer, ignited a healthcare movement and helped propel the Cleveland Clinic forward in creating an office of patient experience long before the increased focus from HCAHPS and value based purchasing....

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Creating Heroes – The Authentic Path to Person Centered Care

What do a long term care facility and a fire house have in common? A lot actually. Dirty jobs, life and death, dark moments and light yet the firefighters culture thrives with little burnout and low attrition. Why is that? Firefighters create a supportive and celebratory culture that acknowledges the...

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AAHSA Party with a Purpose

AAHSA has a unique way to involve people at a grassroots level in the health reform debate as it pertains to long term care. You can do your part by throwing a Party with a Purpose. These community gatherings will serve as a platform for conversation and action around long-term...

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Physicians Try To Put Gag Order on Patients

In the past five years more than 40 Web sites have begun reviewing physicians. Questions about their usefulness have fueled debate. As a defensive measure, some physicians are requiring patients to sign broad agreements that prohibit online postings or commentary in any media outlet. Medical Justice, a company that for...

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