Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA

Commentary

Living and Working in Economically Deprived Neighborhoods: LTC Facility Location Impacts Staffing

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...

04/06/2023

Annals of Long-Term Care

Commentary

Is a Career Ladder the Answer to CNA Staffing?

03/22/2023

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

Commentary

The Impact of Damar Hamlin: Discussing Resuscitation With Residents, Families

03/03/2023

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

Commentary

Would You Seek Treatment From a Centenarian Physician?

02/06/2023

Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA

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

Commentary

The Effect of Hospice Fraud

01/11/2023

Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA

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

Commentary

The Plot Against Medicare?

12/02/2022

Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA

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

Commentary

The Visibility of Geriatrics in US Medical Schools

11/18/2022

Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA

“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

Commentary

The Baseline Care Plan and Risk Management in Skilled Nursing Facilities

10/14/2022

Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA

“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

Commentary

Lessons for LTC: “Five Days at Memorial”

09/02/2022

Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA

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

Commentary

Linking LTC to Public Health for Disaster Planning

07/18/2022

Ilene Warner-Maron, PhD, RN-BC, NHA

“Perhaps COVID-19 has elevated the profile of the long-term care facility in the eyes of public health; however, the exact mechanisms of how the facilities can utilize the expertise of public health services remains unclear,” writes Ilene...

“Perhaps COVID-19 has elevated...

07/18/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care