Keys to revival of the ‘ravaged’ LTC administrator position
Jun 27, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic “ravaged” the nursing home administrator role, a profession that was somewhat isolated already. But there are ways that these key administrators can rise above the fallout, assures...
Memory care residents wipe out nursing home’s ‘mole’ problem
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Foster Stubbs
Jun 20, 2023
“Whack-a-Mole” is a popular game seen at arcades and fairs across the nation. But what if it was … human-size?
NY nursing home residents pay homage to Taylor Swift
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Foster Stubbs
Jun 14, 2023
Estimated to generate $4.6 billion for local economies nationwide, it’s no secret that the hottest tickets of the summer are for Taylor Swift’s The Eras tour. Residents of The Grand Rehabilitation...
Rural seniors may ‘pay the price’ of federal staffing minimum: AHCA board member
Jun 13, 2023
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is exiting the pandemic as a much different organization than what it was just five years ago, cutting its massive footprint back to seven states and, with...
Skilled nursing community celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week in style
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Foster Stubbs
Jun 06, 2023
While some long-term care providers may have dabbled with a key event here or there, leaders at Alden Estates of Shorewood, IL, made sure no part of their National Skilled Nursing Care Week schedule was...
Long-term care facility goes wild for petting zoo
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Foster Stubbs
May 31, 2023
Goats, donkeys, rabbits, miniature horses, sheep and a llama. That’s not a checklist for Noah’s Ark but rather the guests that visited Good Samaritan Society in Austin, MN, during National Skilled...
F694 (Parenteral/IV Fluids): Updated guidance on infection prevention
May 31, 2023
Key elements of the new guidance include more detailed assessment of the vascular access device and the resident’s ability to report signs and symptoms of complications. Is your facility prepared?
5 Things you’ve got wrong about ISNPs
May 25, 2023
[Partner content.] Amy Kaszak has been talking with senior living operators about ISNPs since 2013. In our podcast today, we’ll talk about some of the most common things that the industry often gets...
Leading the team while leaning on team: 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction share their journeys
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Foster Stubbs
May 25, 2023
Everyone has the potential to be a leader. Making tough decisions is part of the job description. Learn from your team.
Caregivers get day of caring for themselves
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Foster Stubbs
May 24, 2023
The Pennsylvania Health Care Association went on the road to celebrate its fourth “Day of Caring” at Abbeyville Skilled Nursing in Lancaster, PA, serving up barbeque and appreciation to thankful staff...