HealthCap USA

01/07/2026

Your New Year's Resolution: Getting back to the basics!

02/08/2023

In our latest podcast Angie Szumlinski, HealthCap Director of Risk Managment and Cathy Hamblen, HealthCap Risk Manager talk with Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, Chief Executive at the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists about vaccine hesitancy and strategies for improving bivalent COVID-19 vaccine rates in senior living.

https://www.healthcapusa.com/blog/podcast-ep-30-bivalent-vaccine-hesitancy/

In this episode, we'll talk about the staffing challenges facing the senior living industry. Angie Szumlinski talks with Allyson Bakewell, Director of Talent Acquisition for Ciena Healthcare about what they're doing to attract and retain talent.

12/20/2022

During the holidays, many residents and families of residents on a restricted diet would like permission to deviate from the diet to enjoy traditional "holiday" foods. Will a dietary waiver protect you if a negative outcome occurs as a result of such a deviation? Angie Szumlinski, HealthCap Director of Risk Managment, talks with Mary McMurry, Litigation Manager at Hamilin & Burton Liability Managment about this and other topics to keep your residents safe and you protected.

In this episode, we'll talk about the staffing challenges facing the senior living industry. Angie Szumlinski talks with Allyson Bakewell, Director of Talent Acquisition for Ciena Healthcare about what they're doing to attract and retain talent.

11/22/2022

Should you let a resident deviate from physician ordered diet if they sign a waiver? Check out our latest video.

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, you may be wondering if it's OK to allow a resident on a therapeutic diet to eat a traditional meal, just this once?...

10/21/2022

CMS will begin surveying against Phase 3 of Requirements of Participation for Nursing Homes on October 24, 2022. With around 180 pages of guidance, revisions, and updates affecting 52 F-tags, many providers are feeling anxious about the new guidance. Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management for HealthCap talks with Crystal Bowens, the Associate VP of Regulatory Services for American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living AHCA/NCAL about the updates, and what providers can do to prepare. Crystal reminds us that AHCA/NCAL members can always reach out to them at [email protected] for specific questions.

In this episode, we'll talk about the staffing challenges facing the senior living industry. Angie Szumlinski talks with Allyson Bakewell, Director of Talent Acquisition for Ciena Healthcare about what they're doing to attract and retain talent.

10/04/2022

How we interact with residents and families can have a major impact on their overall experience in our centers. Our tone, body language, and actions are as important as the words we use. The art of caring is showing empathy, actively listening, sharing information, and “walking in their shoes”. Only then can we meet the needs of those entrusted to our care.

How we interact with residents and families can have a major impact on their overall experience in our centers. Our tone, body language, and actions are as i...

08/22/2022

Don't miss our FREE webinar tomorrow! Earn ANCC and NAB credits!

State and Federal survey agencies are being trained to perform record reviews, focusing on the legality of signatures, denying admission based on the resident refusing to sign an arbitration agreement, and whether the resident is presented with a 30-day opt-out option once signed. Surveyors are also...

08/08/2022

On June 29, CMS issued revised Surveyor Guidance related to that you should be aware of. Our free
American Nurses Credentialing Center and
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
accredited webinar will keep you in compliance.

State and Federal survey agencies are being trained to perform record reviews, focusing on the legality of signatures, denying admission based on the resident refusing to sign an arbitration agreement, and whether the resident is presented with a 30-day opt-out option once signed. Surveyors are also...

08/01/2022

Posts from HealthCap USA for 08/01/2022 -

“’Gravely disabled’ patient left to fend for himself,” that is the charge filed in a civil enforcement action against Scripps Health in San Diego. The patient was diagnosed with schizophrenia and suffered from hallucinations, making it impossible for him to care for himself. He was hospitali...

07/25/2022

Posts from HealthCap USA for 07/25/2022 -

Angie talks with Vetter Health Services President, Glenn Van Ekeren about their belief that it’s not about putting years in the life, but putting life in the years. Quality care is determined by a mindset to do what’s right, and that comes from compassion. Listen to learn about instilling a cult...

07/22/2022

Listen to our latest podcast! Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management talks with Vetter Senior Living, Glenn Van Ekeren about their belief that it's not about putting years in the life, but putting life in the years. Quality care is determined by a mindset to do what's right, and that comes from compassion. Listen to learn about instilling a culture of compassion in your organization.

In this episode, we'll talk about the staffing challenges facing the senior living industry. Angie Szumlinski talks with Allyson Bakewell, Director of Talent Acquisition for Ciena Healthcare about what they're doing to attract and retain talent.