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Ep. 31 - Fall 2023 Vaccine Recommendations with Dr. David Gifford
In this engaging podcast episode, Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management at HealthCap and a seasoned expert in the field, engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. David Gifford, Chief Med
Ep 30 Bivalent Vaccine Hesitancy
In this episode Angie Szumlinski, HealthCap Director of Risk Managment and Cathy Hamblen, HealthCap Risk Manager talk with Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, Chief Executive at the about vaccine hesitan
Ep 29: Residents with Restricted Diets - Enjoying the Holidays
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 yo
Ep 28: Ready or Not! Phase 3 is Coming October 24th
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 pro
Ep 27: Arbitration Agreements - Why and How
Christina Nechiporchik, Associate General Counsel for HealthCap talks with John Hessburg, Senior Partner at the law firm of Kitch where he leads the Post Acute Practice group. Also included in the con
Ep 26: Instilling a Culture of Compassion in Your Organization with Glenn Van Ekeren
Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management 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 ye
Ep 25: Staffing Challenges: Recruitment & Retention Strategies with Allyson Bakewell, Ciena
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 wha
Ep 24 Vaccine Mandates, Boosters, and Hesitancy
In this episode Angie Szumlinski, Director of Risk Management at HealthCap talks with Dr. Matthew Beacom, M.D. from the University of Nebraska and Heath Boddy, President and CEO at the Nebraska Health
Ep. 23 - COVID Long-Haulers
While many people who get COVID-19 recover within a few weeks, some will suffer from long-haul symptoms for many months. This syndrome has impacted millions more Americans long after their initial dia
Ep 22 Claims Trends & Analysis
Beginning in 2016 the senior living industry began to see an increase in the frequency and severity of claims. When COVID began in 2020, it changed everything, making the trends more unpredictable. Will plaintiff attorneys turn a global pandemic into...