Soft news#1 the reason why nursing homes go down.

The reasons why nursing homes go down is because of mismanagement. There is a low reimbursement rate for medicaid ,which is a state insurance that reimburses at a rate of approximately $141 per day. Some of the residents in nursing homes require a lot of help and facilities can’t afford to hire extra then what the state requires ,or pay better for what residents need. Regulations on nursing homes in Oklahoma are extremely strict and can have very high fines and penalties if not followed exactly. It’s also becoming more and more difficult to find caring and experienced staff that’s willing to work hard and do their job correctly.

-HOW TO IMPROVE

This is how my dad improves his facilities. He first goes through finances and checks for inconsistency and waste bought then cuts out everything that’s not needed. He holds each of the department head accountable for each department; nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, dietary, and therapy. He makes sure their not wasting supply’s or money, holding them to their budgets. Following staffing labor details and cutting back on excess hours will reduce over time expenses. Having good relations with residents and family’s will make them want to stay. Making sure all accounts are up to date and paid in full. another thing my dad does is to make sure his relations are good with discharge planners, doctors ,and hospitals that will get him new referrals. By reducing cost, collecting revenue ,building census ,and following rules and regulations you get a facility that can make money.