Whitepapers

Thank you for your interest in Ecumen’s senior housing development, management services and clinical consulting services. Below are a variety of resource articles outlining key topics in these areas.

Tips for Effective RN Delegation in Long-Term Care

Last Updated
March 31st, 2011

Effective delegation is important to every profession, but it’s especially important in nursing. Some RNs – due to heavy workloads and limited staff – may be tempted to delegate responsibility to LPNs and nursing assistants before they’re ready for certain tasks. RNs, however, need to adhere to delegation guidelines found in many state’s laws.

Download: RN-Delegation.pdf

10 Tips to Help Nursing Homes Prepare for the Quality Indicator Survey (QIS)

Last Updated
March 31st, 2011

The following are key tips from Ecumen Consulting Services to help nursing homes prepare for the QIS from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Download: www.ecumen.org/app/webroot/files/file/White%20Papers/Preparing-for-QIS.pdf 

10 Tips for Investors To Make Senior Housing Development Go Smoothly

Last Updated
March 28th, 2011

Senior housing development is a major investment.  Here are 10 tips from Ecumen for investors and others who might be considering embarking on senior housing development.