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03/26/2024

Tom Katofiasc, Senior Manager, Quality Long-Term Care, Omnicare

Tom Katofiasc, Senior Manager, Qualit...
As we move full steam ahead through 2024, it’s evident that the long-term care industry faces unique challenges. Many are a direct result of or were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, while others might loom in the near future. It’s...
As we move full steam ahead through 2024, it’s evident that the long-term care industry faces unique challenges. Many are a direct result of or were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, while others might loom in the near future. It’s...
As we move full steam ahead...
03/26/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Commentary
04/06/2023
In her latest commentary, Dr Warner-Maron shares findings from a new study which showed staffing levels were significantly lower in long-term care facilities located in economically under-resourced areas compared to those in higher-income...
In her latest commentary, Dr Warner-Maron shares findings from a new study which showed staffing levels were significantly lower in long-term care facilities located in economically under-resourced areas compared to those in higher-income...
In her latest commentary, Dr...
04/06/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
Commentary
03/22/2023
“Career ladders provide a basic level of education, then add another tier of skills in mental health/behavioral interventions,” writes Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA.
“Career ladders provide a basic level of education, then add another tier of skills in mental health/behavioral interventions,” writes Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA.
“Career ladders provide a basic...
03/22/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
03/03/2023
"The events of January 3, 2023, can be used as a jumping off point to illustrate what can and cannot be accomplished by the medical system," says Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA.
"The events of January 3, 2023, can be used as a jumping off point to illustrate what can and cannot be accomplished by the medical system," says Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA.
"The events of January 3, 2023,...
03/03/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Commentary
02/06/2023
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores the ethics of being treated by a 100-year-old physician, with an emphasis on functional testing requirements and the pros and cons of a lifetime’s experience.
Dr Ilene Warner-Maron explores...
02/06/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
01/11/2023
Dr Warner-Maron discusses an Alabama hospice firm which used an inappropriate referral process to boost admissions, and recommends more oversight to prevent fraud moving forward.
Dr Warner-Maron discusses an Alabama hospice firm which used an inappropriate referral process to boost admissions, and recommends more oversight to prevent fraud moving forward.
Dr Warner-Maron discusses an...
01/11/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
12/02/2022
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric Consultants, discusses a political movement to increase the eligibility age to access Medicare from 67 to 70 years of age.
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric Consultants, discusses a political movement to increase the eligibility age to access Medicare from 67 to 70 years of age.
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC,...
12/02/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
11/18/2022
“To increase the opportunities for students in geriatric rotations, medical schools will need to focus on the inclusion of geriatrics through changes in the curriculum committee,” wrote Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric...
“To increase the opportunities for students in geriatric rotations, medical schools will need to focus on the inclusion of geriatrics through changes in the curriculum committee,” wrote Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric...
“To increase the opportunities...
11/18/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Commentary
10/14/2022
“At the time that the baseline care plan is created, staff can discuss with the family and resident the intrinsic and extrinsic causes of falls identified for that resident,” wrote Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric...
“At the time that the baseline care plan is created, staff can discuss with the family and resident the intrinsic and extrinsic causes of falls identified for that resident,” wrote Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric...
“At the time that the baseline...
10/14/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
Headshot of Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, Alden Geriatrics
Commentary
09/02/2022
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric Consultants, shares some of the main takeaways from a new series that chronicled Hurricane Katrina and its unexpected implications on long-term care facilities.
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA, Alden Geriatric Consultants, shares some of the main takeaways from a new series that chronicled Hurricane Katrina and its unexpected implications on long-term care facilities.
Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC,...
09/02/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care