Q: Based on your research, what are some of the challenges with how facilities apply worker scheduling? A:The culture of nursing homes is we care for families or elders, and sometimes employees get left...
Solid advice from nurses on how to seek a promotion
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 07, 2019
In long-term care, we talk a lot about recruitment and retention. What we don’t discuss as much about are promotions. This should change.
ASBPE honors McKnight’s online, in print
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2019
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News was named one of the nation’s best business publications in May. The American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) honored McKnight’s as one of the top 10...
Puzzles lead to sharper brains
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2019
Those over age 50 who played puzzles such as crosswords and Sudoku have better brain function, according to research involving more than 19,000 participants and led by the University of Exeter and King’s...
New hope for pain relief care
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2019
A naturally occurring enzyme may reduce inflammation and reduce pain without the risk of addiction, according to new research. Selective molecules that inhibit DAGL-β are similar to non-steroidal...
Tech Awards open for entry
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2019
The 2019 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards is accepting applications through July 24. Operators may enter the prestigious recognition program in one or more of the six categories. “We...
Excel Health focuses on SNF intelligence
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2019
Excel Health has announced availability of its business intelligence solution for skilled nursing facilities. The company analyzed more than 1.25 billion claims across the care continuum to develop...
Medicare Advantage HMO is expanding into the Midwest
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2019
Provider Partners Health Plan, a Medicare Advantage HMO plan, has announced new affiliations with two senior care providers in Chicago and has plans to expand further into the Midwest. PPHP has enrolled...
Qosina releases catalog
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2019
Qosina has released its full-line product catalog, which features close to 400 new and innovative components to its line-up.
Ventana by Buckner selects tech platform
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 04, 2019
Ventana by Buckner, a life care community in Dallas, has selected Touchtown for its employees and residents. Ventana plans to install Touchtown’s Resident Concierge and Staff Communicator solutions...