SecurityWorkplace Violence Prevention Now Starts at Check-InHow the front desk can support a broader healthcare workplace-violence prevention program under applicable 2026 requirements and guidance.September 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Infection ControlMeasles Is Back: Visitor Health Screening for Long-Term Care in 2026With thousands of U.S. measles cases reported in 2026 and CDC guidance on visitor screening, here is how long-term care facilities can support an approved response without turning the lobby into a checkpoint.August 17, 2026 · 4 min read
ComplianceThe Staffing Mandate Is Gone. The Scrutiny Isn't.A federal court vacated the staffing minimums, Congress froze the rule, and CMS's rescission took effect in February 2026 — but facility assessments, PBJ reporting, and new contract-labor cost reporting mean nursing homes are more visible than ever.August 3, 2026 · 3 min read
ComplianceThe PBJ-to-iQIES Migration: What SNFs Need NowPBJ submissions moved to iQIES in August 2026. Review key dates, validation changes, and a practical checklist for skilled nursing facilities.July 19, 2026 · 4 min read
SafetyEmergency Preparedness Starts at the Front DoorEvacuation rosters, mass staff alerts, and overdue-return tracking — the visitor-management side of emergency readiness that drills tend to skip.July 19, 2026 · 2 min read
ComplianceCMS PBJ Reporting: A Practical Guide for Skilled Nursing FacilitiesWhat the Payroll-Based Journal actually requires, the quarterly deadlines that catch facilities off guard, and how to stop reconciling contract staff hours by hand.July 17, 2026 · 3 min read
ReputationHow Senior Living Facilities Earn More Google ReviewsFamilies choose facilities in search. Learn why good facilities have thin review profiles and how to earn feedback without pressure.July 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Visitor ManagementThe Hidden Costs of the Paper Sign-In SheetThe clipboard at your front desk feels free. Here's what it's actually costing your facility in safety, compliance, and lost information.July 10, 2026 · 3 min read